Proverbs, 16
26. The laborer's appetite labors for him, for his mouth urges him on.
26. The laborer's appetite labors for him, for his mouth urges him on.
Proverbs 16 is a chapter that addresses various topics, such as wisdom, God's sovereignty, pride, honesty, among others. To provide five verses related to these themes, we can select the following:
Psalm 90:12: "Teach us to tell our days in such a way that we reach wise hearts." This verse addresses the importance of wisdom and understanding the value of time.
Jeremiah 10:23: "I know, O Lord, that man is not Lord of his way, nor of the man who walks him to direct him." This verse talks about the sovereignty of God, which is a recurring theme in Proverbs 16.
Proverbs 15:33: "The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, and humility precedes honor." This verse reinforces the importance of wisdom and humility, which are also themes present in Proverbs 16.
Proverbs 17:7: "The excellent lips appropriate to the wise man, but the fool is consumed by his own mouth." This verse addresses the importance of honesty and care for words, topics that are addressed in Proverbs 16.
Proverbs 18:12: "The heart of man exalts himself before being slaughtered, and before honor goes humility." This verse talks about pride and humility, themes that are also treated in Proverbs 16.
“Esforce-se, mesmo se for um pouco, mas sempre…” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina