Some words of wisdom and insight taken from the book of Proverbs 13:

" Self-control means controlling the tongue!

A quick retort can ruin everything."

~ verse 3

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"Lazy people want much but get little, while the diligent are prospering."

~ verse 4

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"Some rich people are poor,

and some poor people have great wealth!

~ verse 7

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"Being kidnapped and held for ransom never worries a poor man!

~ verse 8

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"Wealth from gambling quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows!"

~ verse 11

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"Despise God's Word and find yourself in trouble.

Obey it and succeed.

~ verse 13

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"If you refuse criticism you will end in poverty and disgrace;

if you accept criticism you are on the road to fame."

~ verse 18

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