Plans succeed through good counsel; don’t go to war without wise advice. Proverbs 20:18, NLT
Promises
a gossip
A gossip goes around telling secrets, so don’t hang around with chatterers. Proverbs 20:19, NLT
don’t say
Don’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.” Wait for the Lord to handle the matter. Proverbs 20:22, NLT
why try to understand everything along the way
The Lord directs our steps, so why try to understand everything along the way? Proverbs 20:24, NLT
a new person
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2, NLT
be thankful in all circumstances
Be thankful in all circumstances, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18, NKJV