Proverbs 4-23

Proverbs 27:17, “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”

"A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. … A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.” (Proverbs 15:1, 4)

"Behold, the fear of Jehovah, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.” (Job 28:28)

"I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last, He will stand upon the Earth. After my skin has been thus destroyed, yet in my flesh, I shall see God, whom I shall see for myself, and my eyes shall behold and not another.” (Job 19)

“Who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” …. “If I perish, I perish.” (Mordecai and Esther)

“In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of Jehovah by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, Jehovah stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, … Thus says Cyrus king of Persia: Jehovah, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, and He has charged me to build him a house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah.” (Ezra 1:1, 2)

"Jehoiada said to them, 'Behold, the king’s son shall reign, as Jehovah has spoken concerning the sons of David.'” (2 Chronicles 23:3)

“The eyes of Jehovah run to and fro throughout all the Earth to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward Him.” (2 Chronicles 16:9)

"David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel. ... Then he died at a good age, full of days, riches, and honor. And Solomon his son reigned in his place.” (1 Chronicles 29:26, 28)

“The Spirit clothed Amasai, chief of the thirty, and he said, “We are yours, O David, and with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers! For your God helps you.” (1 Chronicles 12:18)