Proverbs 31:25–26 (5/6)

A gift opens doors; it gives access to the great. Proverbs 18:16

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

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

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.

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.