I have always thought of Proverbs as the ultimate success manual. There are so many great nuggets about what it takes to be successful in there. Having just finished going through Proverb I made a point of collecting what I call Success Scriptures. There were actually more in there but some of them got a bit repetitive.
Let's take a look.
Proverbs 3:9-10(NKJV)
9 Honor the Lord with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase;
10 So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine.
Proverbs 3:11-12(NKJV)
11 My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, Nor detest His correction;
12 For whom the Lord loves He corrects, Just as a father the son in whom he delights.
Proverbs 3:13-18(NKJV)
13 Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding;
14 For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, And her gain than fine gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies, And all the things you may desire cannot compare with her.
16 Length of days is in her right hand, In her left hand riches and honor.
17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are all who retain her.
Proverbs 3:27(NKJV)
27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in the power of your hand to do so.
Proverbs 4:7(NKJV)
7 Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.
Proverbs 6:10-11(NKJV)
10 A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to sleep—
11 So shall your poverty come on you like a prowler, And your need like an armed man.
Proverbs 10:4-5(NKJV)
4 He who has a slack hand becomes poor, But the hand of the diligent makes rich.
5 He who gathers in summer is a wise son; He who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame.
Proverbs 10:9(NKJV)
9 He who walks with integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will become known.
Proverbs 10:26(NKJV)
26 As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So is the lazy man to those who send him.
Proverbs 11:1(NKJV)
1 Dishonest scales are an abomination to the Lord, But a just weight is His delight.
Proverbs 11:14(NKJV)
14 Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
Proverbs 11:25(NKJV)
25 The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself.
Proverbs 11:26(NKJV)
26 The people will curse him who withholds grain, But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
Proverbs 12:1(NKJV)
1 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid.
Proverbs 12:11(NKJV)
11 He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity is devoid of £understanding.
Proverbs 12:14(NKJV)
14 A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him.
Proverbs 16:11(NKJV)
11 Honest weights and scales are the Lord’S; All the weights in the bag are His work.
Proverbs 21:5(NKJV)
5 The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, But those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty.
Proverbs 22:29(NKJV)
29 Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men.
Proverbs 23:4(NKJV)
4 Do not overwork to be rich; Because of your own understanding, cease!
Proverbs 23:7(NKJV)
7 For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, But his heart is not with you.
Proverbs 24:33-34(NKJV)
33 A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to rest;
34 So shall your poverty come like a prowler, And your need like an armed man.
Proverbs 26:14-15(NKJV)
14 As a door turns on its hinges, So does the lazy man on his bed.
15 The lazy man buries his hand in the £bowl; It wearies him to bring it back to his mouth.
Proverbs 27:23-24(NKJV)
23 Be diligent to know the state of your flocks, And attend to your herds;
24 For riches are not forever, Nor does a crown endure to all generations.
There you have it. Great stuff. Honor God, work hard, don't be lazy, deal fairly, plan, be diligent, pay attention to your business, excel at what you do, always be seeking new wisdom, be willing listen to correction and advice from others you respect.
That doesn't seem so hard does it?
Have a great day!
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