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God will lift our burdens

Psalm 81:6 (NLT)
“Now I will take the load from your shoulders; I will free your hands from their heavy tasks.

Train up your child

Proverbs 22:6 (NLT)
Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.

Wisdom few words

Proverbs 17:27 (NLT)
A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered.

Eyes on wisdom, fool's eyes wander

Proverbs 17:24 (NLT)
Sensible people keep their eyes glued on wisdom, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.

Friend brother

Proverbs 17:17 (NLT)
A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.

Gossip

Proverbs 16:28 (NLT)
A troublemaker plants seeds of strife; gossip separates the best of friends.

Discretion

Proverbs 16:22 (NLT)
Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it, but discipline is wasted on fools.

Plans

Proverbs 16:1 (NLT)
We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.

Cutting words

Proverbs 12:18 (NLT)
Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.

Happiness with your life

Ecclesiastes 5:19-20 (NLT)
And it is a good thing to receive wealth from God and the good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life—this is indeed a gift from God.

Spanking

Proverbs 20:30 (NLT)
Physical punishment cleanses away evil; such discipline purifies the heart.

Friendship

Proverbs 20:6 (NLT)
Many will say they are loyal friends, but who can find one who is truly reliable?

Wisdom, get understanding

Proverbs 19:20 (NLT)
Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life.

Temper, Overlooking wrongs

Proverbs 19:11 (NLT)
Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs.

Gray hair

Proverbs 16:31 (NLT)
Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a godly life.

Happiness

Proverbs 15:15 (NLT)
For the despondent, every day brings trouble; for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.

Better one day

Psalm 84:10 (NIV84)
Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.

Godly household

Proverbs 24:3-4 (NLT)
A house is built by wisdom and becomes strong through good sense.

Don't envy sinners

Proverbs 23:17-18 (NLT)
Don’t envy sinners, but always continue to fear the LORD.

Drinking

Proverbs 20:1 (NLT)
Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls. Those led astray by drink cannot be wise.

Pray for Hope

Romans 15:13 (NLT)
I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Don't try to understand everything

Proverbs 20:24 (NLT)
The LORD directs our steps, so why try to understand everything along the way?

Love our sisters

1 John 4:21 (NLT)
And he has given us this command: Those who love God must also love their Christian brothers and sisters.

God is greater than our feelings

1 John 3:20 (NLT)
Even if we feel guilty, God is greater than our feelings, and he knows everything.

Self-control

1 Peter 1:13-14 (NLT)
So think clearly and exercise self-control. Look forward to the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world.