Proverbs 31:25–26 (6/6)

Do not forsake your friend and your father's friend, and do not… Proverbs 27:10

Do not forsake your friend and your father's friend, and do not go to your brother's house in the day of your calamity. Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother who is far away. Proverbs 27:10	Do not forsake your friend or the friend of your parent; do not go to the house of your kindred in the day of your calamity. Better is a neighbor who is nearby than kindred who are far away. friendship family neighbor
The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it. Proverbs 27:12	The clever see danger and hide; but the simple go on, and suffer for it. mind safety protection

Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17	Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens the wits of another. friendship relationships mind
As in water face reflects face, so the heart of man reflects the man. Proverbs 27:19	Just as water reflects the face, so one human heart reflects another. life heart
If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. Proverbs 28:9	When one will not listen to the law, even one's prayers are an abomination. prayer obedience listening
Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. Proverbs 28:13	No one who conceals transgressions will prosper, but one who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. sin confession mercy
A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. Proverbs 29:11	A fool gives full vent to anger, but the wise quietly holds it back. anger wisdom self-control
One's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor. Proverbs 29:23	A person's pride will bring humiliation, but one who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor. humility pride
The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe. Proverbs 29:25	The fear of others lays a snare, but one who trusts in the Lord is secure. trust fear
Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Proverbs 30:5	Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. truth Word of God protection
Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me. Proverbs 30:8	Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that I need. materialism food money