Proverbs 31:25–26 (6/6)

Do not forsake your own friend or your father’s friend, Nor go… 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. Proverbs 27:10	Never abandon a friend— either yours or your father’s. When disaster strikes, you won’t have to ask your brother for assistance. It’s better to go to a neighbor than to a brother who lives far away. friendship family neighbor
A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself; The simple pass on and are punished. Proverbs 27:12	A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. mind safety protection

As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. Proverbs 27:17	As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. friendship relationships mind
As in water face reflects face, So a man’s heart reveals the man. Proverbs 27:19	As a face is reflected in water, so the heart reflects the real person. life heart
One who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. Proverbs 28:9	God detests the prayers of a person who ignores the law. prayer obedience listening
He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy. Proverbs 28:13	People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy. sin confession mercy
A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back. Proverbs 29:11	Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. anger wisdom self-control
A man’s pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor. Proverbs 29:23	Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor. humility pride
The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe. Proverbs 29:25	Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety. trust fear
Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him. Proverbs 30:5	Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection. truth Word of God protection
Remove falsehood and lies far from me; Give me neither poverty nor riches— Feed me with the food allotted to me. Proverbs 30:8	First, help me never to tell a lie. Second, give me neither poverty nor riches! Give me just enough to satisfy my needs. materialism food money