Proverbs 31:25–26 (5/6)

Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people! Proverbs 18:16

Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people! Proverbs 18:16	A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before the great. reward giving
The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences. Proverbs 18:21	Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. speaking blessing self-control

The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the Lord. Proverbs 18:22	He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord. blessing marriage seeking
There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24	A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. friendship family
To acquire wisdom is to love yourself; people who cherish understanding will prosper. Proverbs 19:8	Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good. wisdom life mind
Fathers can give their sons an inheritance of houses and wealth, but only the Lord can give an understanding wife. Proverbs 19:14	House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. money relationships
Keep the commandments and keep your life; despising them leads to death. Proverbs 19:16	Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life; he who despises his ways will die. law eternal life sin
You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail. Proverbs 19:21	Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand. planning understanding dependence
Loyalty makes a person attractive. It is better to be poor than dishonest. Proverbs 19:22	What is desired in a man is steadfast love, and a poor man is better than a liar. reliability money goodness
Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarreling. Proverbs 20:3	It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling. speaking peace anger
Don’t trap yourself by making a rash promise to God and only later counting the cost. Proverbs 20:25	It is a snare to say rashly, “It is holy,” and to reflect only after making vows. holiness righteousness
People may be right in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their heart. Proverbs 21:2	Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart. righteousness judgment understanding
The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just than when we offer him sacrifices. Proverbs 21:3	To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. honesty righteousness sacrifice
Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find life, righteousness, and honor. Proverbs 21:21	Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor. love righteousness life
Some people are always greedy for more, but the godly love to give! Proverbs 21:26	All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back. greed giving materialism
Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold. Proverbs 22:1	A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold. money materialism relationships
True humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches, honor, and long life. Proverbs 22:4	The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life. humility reward awe
Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it. Proverbs 22:6	Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. righteousness family children
Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower is servant to the lender. Proverbs 22:7	The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender. money debt slavery
Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit. Proverbs 23:4	Do not toil to acquire wealth; be discerning enough to desist. money greed planning
In the blink of an eye wealth disappears, for it will sprout wings and fly away like an eagle. Proverbs 23:5	When your eyes light on it, it is gone, for suddenly it sprouts wings, flying like an eagle toward heaven. money desires materialism
My child, if your heart is wise, my own heart will rejoice! Proverbs 23:15	My son, if your heart is wise, my heart too will be glad. wisdom heart joy
The father of godly children has cause for joy. What a pleasure to have children who are wise. Proverbs 23:24	The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him. joy wisdom family
In the same way, wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, you will have a bright future, and your hopes will not be cut short. Proverbs 24:14	Know that wisdom is such to your soul; if you find it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off. wisdom seeking hope
A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls. Proverbs 25:28	A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls. self-control desires

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.

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.