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- So Elijah did what the LORD had told him, and he went and lived by the Brook of Cherith, east of the Jordan.
- The ravens would bring him bread and meat in the morning and evening, and he would drink from the brook.
- So Elijah got up and went to Zarephath. When he arrived at the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks. Elijah called to her and said, “Please bring me a little water in a cup, so that I may drink.” …
- A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
- A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.
- A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.
- He who loves pleasure will become poor; the one who loves wine and oil will never be rich.
- Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.
- The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.
- Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat.
- For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe them in rags.
- She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
- They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
- They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
- “Yes, Lord,” she replied, “even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.”
- Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume?
- It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her.
- He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.