Proverbs 31:10 (5/6)

A gift opens doors for the giver and wins him access to the powerful. Proverbs 18:16

A gift opens doors for the giver and wins him access to the powerful. Proverbs 18:16	A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men. reward giving
The tongue has the power over life and death; those who cherish it will enjoy its fruits. Proverbs 18:21	Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit. speaking blessing self-control

One who finds a wife finds happiness and receives favor from the Lord. Proverbs 18:22	Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh. blessing marriage seeking
Some friends can lead us to ruin, but a true friend is closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24	A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. friendship family
Whoever gains wisdom loves his own soul; one who cherishes understanding will prosper. Proverbs 19:8	He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good. wisdom life mind
A house and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is a gift from the Lord. Proverbs 19:14	House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh. money relationships
Whoever observes the commandments will live, but the one who scorns them will die. Proverbs 19:16	He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die. law eternal life sin
Many are the plans in a human mind, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will prevail. Proverbs 19:21	There are many plans in a man’s heart, but Yahweh’s counsel will prevail. planning understanding dependence
A man’s attraction is his kindness; it is far better to be poor than to be a liar. Proverbs 19:22	That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar. reliability money goodness
It is honorable to avoid strife, but every fool is quarrelsome. Proverbs 20:3	It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling. speaking peace anger
It is rash to pledge a sacred gift, or to make a vow and then have second thoughts. Proverbs 20:25	It is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication, then later to consider his vows. holiness righteousness
A man’s ways may seem right to him, but the Lord weighs the heart. Proverbs 21:2	Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the hearts. righteousness judgment understanding
To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3	To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice. honesty righteousness sacrifice
Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor too. Proverbs 21:21	He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor. love righteousness life
All day long the godless man continues to covet, whereas the righteous man gives unsparingly. Proverbs 21:26	There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold. greed giving materialism
An honorable name is more to be desired than great riches, and high esteem is preferable to silver and gold. Proverbs 22:1	A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold. money materialism relationships
The reward of humility and fear of the Lord is wealth, honor, and life. Proverbs 22:4	The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh is wealth, honor, and life. humility reward awe
Train a child in the way he should go, and he will not deviate from it, even in old age. Proverbs 22:6	Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. righteousness family children
The wealthy man lords it over the poor, and the borrower becomes the slave of the lender. Proverbs 22:7	The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender. money debt slavery
Do not wear yourself out in the pursuit of wealth, and cease even to think about it. Proverbs 23:4	Don’t weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint. money greed planning
When you fix your gaze upon it, it is gone before you realize it. For it suddenly sprouts wings and flies up to the sky like an eagle. Proverbs 23:5	Why do you set your eyes on that which is not? For it certainly sprouts wings like an eagle and flies in the sky. money desires materialism
My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad. Proverbs 23:15	My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad, even mine. wisdom heart joy
The father of a good man will rejoice; he who begets a wise son will delight in him. Proverbs 23:24	The father of the righteous has great joy. Whoever fathers a wise child delights in him. joy wisdom family
In much the same manner will wisdom be sweet to your soul. If you find it, you will have a future, and your hope will not be cut off. Proverbs 24:14	So you shall know wisdom to be to your soul. If you have found it, then there will be a reward: Your hope will not be cut off. wisdom seeking hope
Like a city that has been breached and made defenseless is the man devoid of self-control. Proverbs 25:28	Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint. self-control desires

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.

Don’t forsake your friend and your father’s friend. Don’t go to your brother’s house in the day of your disaster. A neighbor who is near is better than a distant brother.