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 reward giving
The tongue can bring death or life;
those who love to talk will reap the consequences.
Proverbs 18:21 speaking blessing self-control

The man who finds a wife finds a treasure,
and he receives favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 18:22 blessing marriage seeking
There are “friends” who destroy each other,
but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 18:24 friendship family
To acquire wisdom is to love yourself;
people who cherish understanding will prosper.
Proverbs 19:8 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 money relationships
Keep the commandments and keep your life;
despising them leads to death.
Proverbs 19:16 law eternal life sin
You can make many plans,
but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.
Proverbs 19:21 planning understanding dependence
Loyalty makes a person attractive.
It is better to be poor than dishonest.
Proverbs 19:22 reliability money goodness
Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor;
only fools insist on quarreling.
Proverbs 20:3 speaking peace anger
Don’t trap yourself by making a rash promise to God
and only later counting the cost.
Proverbs 20:25 holiness righteousness
People may be right in their own eyes,
but the Lord examines their heart.
Proverbs 21:2 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 honesty righteousness sacrifice
Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 21:21 love righteousness life
Some people are always greedy for more,
but the godly love to give!
Proverbs 21:26 greed giving materialism
Choose a good reputation over great riches;
being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.
Proverbs 22:1 money materialism relationships
True humility and fear of the Lord
lead to riches, honor, and long life.
Proverbs 22:4 humility reward awe
Direct your children onto the right path,
and when they are older, they will not leave it.
Proverbs 22:6 righteousness family children
Just as the rich rule the poor,
so the borrower is servant to the lender.
Proverbs 22:7 money debt slavery
Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich.
Be wise enough to know when to quit.
Proverbs 23:4 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 money desires materialism
My child, if your heart is wise,
my own heart will rejoice!
Proverbs 23:15 wisdom heart joy
The father of godly children has cause for joy.
What a pleasure to have children who are wise.
Proverbs 23:24 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 wisdom seeking hope
A person without self-control
is like a city with broken-down walls.
Proverbs 25:28 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.