20 occurrences in 13 translations

'Causes' in the Bible

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.

Verse ConceptsIndustryBinding cornHarvestLeisure, Nature And Purpose OfSummerShameSleep, PhysicalSowing And ReapingThriftWisdom, Human NatureBusiness EthicsThe Love Of SleepAutumnGathering FoodShame Of Bad ConductThe Work Of The WiseWorking Hard And Not Being Lazy

A sly wink of the eye causes grief,and foolish lips will be destroyed.

Verse ConceptsGriefAbasing PeopleEvil EyesWinkingHeartache

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].

Verse ConceptsCriticism, amongst believersAcceptance, Of InstructionRebukePeople Going AstrayLife By WisdomRejecting Reproof

The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.

Verse ConceptsServanthood, In SocietyGood KingsAccessservanthood

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.

Verse ConceptsServanthood, In SocietyEmployeesServants Of PeopleAuthority Delegated To People

Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.

Verse ConceptsApostasy, Personal WarningsRetributionTrapEnticersDigging Pits

Just as whipping milk produces butter, and twisting the nose causes bleeding, so also stirring up anger produces contention.

Verse ConceptsButterMilkNosesQuarrelsDairyPressingBleedingCovered With Bloodpressure

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