Proverbs...on "real living":



Pr.3:18 

She is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her
will be blessed. (NIV)



Pr.3:21-22:

21 My son, preserve sound judgment and discernment, do not let them out
of your sight; 22 they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck.
(NIV)



Pr.4:23 

Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. (NIV)



Pr.8:34-36:

34 Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting
at my doorway. 35 For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from
the LORD. 36 But whoever fails to find me harms himself; all who hate me
love death." (NIV)



Pr.10:11 

The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but violence overwhelms
the mouth of the wicked. (NIV)



Pr.10:16 

The wages of the righteous bring them life, but the income of the wicked
brings them punishment. (NIV)



Pr.12:28 

In the way of righteousness there is life; along that path is immortality.
(NIV)



Pr.13:12 

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of
life. (NIV)



Pr.14:27 

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares
of death. (NIV)



Pr.14:30 

A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. (NIV)



Pr.15:4 

The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue
crushes the spirit. (NIV)



Pr.15:27 

A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will
live. (NIV)



Pr.18:21 

The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat
its fruit. (NIV)



Pr.19:23 

The fear of the LORD leads to life: Then one rests content, untouched by
trouble. (NIV)



Pr.21:21 

He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity [c] and honor.
(NIV)



Pr.28:16 

A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment, but he who hates ill-gotten gain will
enjoy a long life. (NIV)









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