'Causes' in the Bible
The way of the wicked is like gloomy darkness; they do not know what causes them to stumble.
A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent enriches.
He who gathers during summer and takes advantage of his opportunities is a son who acts wisely,But he who sleeps during harvest and ignores the moment of opportunity is a son who acts shamefully.
A sly wink of the eye causes grief,and foolish lips will be destroyed.
He who learns from instruction and correction is on the [right] path of life [and for others his example is a path toward wisdom and blessing],But he who ignores and refuses correction goes off course [and for others his example is a path toward sin and ruin].
A capable wife is her husband’s crown,but a wife who causes shameis like rottenness in his bones.
The righteous man is a guide to his neighbor,But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
What the wise have to teach is a fountain of life and causes someone to avoid the snares of death.
A tranquil mind brings life to one's body, but jealousy causes one's bones to rot.
The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.
Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it [causes] a break in spirit.
A wise servant will rule over the [unworthy] son who acts shamefully and brings disgrace [to the family]And [the worthy servant] will share in the inheritance among the brothers.
He who assaults his father and chases away his motherIs a son who brings shame and disgrace.
Wine causes mocking, and beer causes fights; everyone led astray by them lacks wisdom.
It is not good to eat much honey,Nor is it glorious to seek one’s own glory.
A lying tongue hates those it crushes,and a flattering mouth causes ruin. >
Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.
The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
An angry man stirs up arguments, and a hot-tempered man causes many transgressions.
Just as whipping milk produces butter, and twisting the nose causes bleeding, so also stirring up anger produces contention.
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