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 person’s gift makes room for him And brings him before great people. 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 fruit. 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 person of too many friends comes 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	One who gets wisdom loves his own soul; One who keeps understanding will find 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 an inheritance 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	One who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, But one who is careless of conduct will die. law eternal life sin
You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail. Proverbs 19:21	Many plans are in a person’s heart, But the advice of the Lord will stand. planning understanding dependence
Loyalty makes a person attractive. It is better to be poor than dishonest. Proverbs 19:22	What is desirable in a person is his kindness, And it is better to be a poor person than a liar. reliability money goodness
Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarreling. Proverbs 20:3	Avoiding strife is an honor for a person, But any fool will quarrel. 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 trap for a person to say carelessly, “It is holy!” And after the vows to make inquiry. holiness righteousness
People may be right in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their heart. Proverbs 21:2	Every person’s way is right in his own eyes, But the Lord examines the hearts. 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 preferred by the Lord more than sacrifice. honesty righteousness sacrifice
Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find life, righteousness, and honor. Proverbs 21:21	One who pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds 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 is craving, While 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 more desired than great wealth; Favor is better than silver and gold. money materialism relationships
True humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches, honor, and long life. Proverbs 22:4	The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord Are riches, 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 grows older he will not abandon 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 becomes the lender’s slave. 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 weary yourself to gain wealth; Stop dwelling on it. 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 you set your eyes on it, it is gone. For wealth certainly makes itself wings Like an eagle that flies toward the heavens. 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 own heart also 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, And 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 the same for your soul; If you find it, then 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	Like a city that is broken into and without walls So is a person who has no self-control over his spirit. 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 abandon your friend or your father’s friend, And do not go to your brother’s house on the day of your disaster; Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother far away.