Telling lies about others is as harmful as hitting them with an ax, wounding them with a sword, or shooting them with a sharp arrow. Proverbs 25:18, NLT
Promises
confidence in an unreliable person
Putting confidence in an unreliable person in times of trouble is like chewing with a broken tooth or walking on a lame foot. Psalm 25:19, NLT
seek honors
…it’s not good to seek honors for yourself. Proverbs 25:27, NLT
a man’s heart reveals the man
As in water face reflects face, So a man’s heart reveals the man. Proverbs 27:19, KNJV
search for them as you would for silver
Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures. Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord, and you will gain knowledge of God. Proverbs 2:3-5, NLT
good news
Good news from far away is like cold water to the thirsty. Proverbs 25:25, NLT