Proverbs 31:10 (6/6)

Do not forsake your friend or the friend of your father, and… Proverbs 27:10

Do not forsake your friend or the friend of your father, and do not run to your brother’s house when troubles befall you; far better is a friend nearby than a brother who is far away. Proverbs 27:10	Do not forsake your own friend or your father’s friend, Nor go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity; Better is a neighbor nearby than a brother far away. friendship family neighbor
The prudent man perceives danger and seeks shelter, while the simple continue forward and pay the penalty. Proverbs 27:12	A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself; The simple pass on and are punished. mind safety protection

As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the wits of his neighbor. Proverbs 27:17	As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. friendship relationships mind
Just as water reflects one’s face, so does one human heart reflect another. Proverbs 27:19	As in water face reflects face, So a man’s heart reveals the man. life heart
When anyone turns a deaf ear to the law, even his prayer is detestable. Proverbs 28:9	One who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. prayer obedience listening
No one who conceals his transgressions will prosper, but one who confesses and renounces them will obtain mercy. Proverbs 28:13	He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy. sin confession mercy
A fool gives free rein to his anger, but a wise man bides his time and calms it. Proverbs 29:11	A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back. anger wisdom self-control
A man’s pride will bring him low, but lowly souls will rise to honor. Proverbs 29:23	A man’s pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor. humility pride
The fear of others will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is secure. Proverbs 29:25	The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe. trust fear
Every word of God has proved to be true; he is a shield to those who trust in him. Proverbs 30:5	Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him. truth Word of God protection
Keep falsehood and lying far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but simply provide me with the food that I need. Proverbs 30:8	Remove falsehood and lies far from me; Give me neither poverty nor riches— Feed me with the food allotted to me. materialism food money