Proverbs

 Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings; 
Proverbs 22:29
Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; 
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!Proverbs 16:16
Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.Proverbs 15:22
How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? 10 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest-- 11 and poverty will come on you like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man.Proverbs 6:9-11
A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction.
 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 15:1
The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, 15:4
 A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.25.11
The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of judgment.10:21
 A man finds joy in giving an apt reply-- and how good is a timely word! 15:23
 He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend. 22:11
 For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure. Proverbs 11:14