Searching the Truth

“Everyone who is proud and arrogant in heart is disgusting and exceedingly offensive to the Lord; Be assured he will not go unpunished.” Proverbs 16:5

“A brother offended is harder to win over than a fortified city, and contentions [separating families] are like the bars of a castle.” Proverbs 18:19

“He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love, but he who repeats or gossips about a matter separates intimate friends.” Proverbs 17:9

“He who oppresses the poor taunts and insults his Maker, but he who is kind and merciful and gracious to the needy honors Him.” Proverbs 14:31

“Do not even associate with a man given to angry outbursts; Or go [along] with a hot-tempered man, or you will learn his [undisciplined] ways and get yourself trapped [in a situation from which it is hard to escape].” Proverbs 22:24-25

“Every prudent and self-disciplined man acts with knowledge, but a [closed-minded] fool [who refuses to learn] displays his foolishness [for all to see].” Proverbs 13:16

“The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares its joy.” Proverbs 14:10

“The generous man [is a source of blessing and] shall be prosperous and enriched, and he who waters will himself be watered [reaping the generosity he has sown].” Proverbs 11:25

“He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding keeps silent. He who goes about as a gossip reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy and faithful keeps a matter hidden.” Proverbs 11:12-13