Proverbs 31:25–26 (6/6)

Never abandon a friend— either yours or your father’s. When disaster strikes… 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. 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. friendship family neighbor
A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. Proverbs 27:12	The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it. mind safety protection

As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. Proverbs 27:17	Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. friendship relationships mind
As a face is reflected in water, so the heart reflects the real person. Proverbs 27:19	As in water face reflects face, so the heart of man reflects the man. life heart
God detests the prayers of a person who ignores the law. Proverbs 28:9	If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. prayer obedience listening
People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy. Proverbs 28:13	Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. sin confession mercy
Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. Proverbs 29:11	A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. anger wisdom self-control
Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor. Proverbs 29:23	One's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor. humility pride
Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety. Proverbs 29:25	The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe. trust fear
Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection. 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
First, help me never to tell a lie. Second, give me neither poverty nor riches! Give me just enough to satisfy my needs. Proverbs 30:8	Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me. materialism food money