Proverbs 31:25–26 (6/6)

Do not forsake your friend or the friend of your parent; do… Proverbs 27:10

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. 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. friendship family neighbor
The clever see danger and hide; but the simple go on, and suffer for it. Proverbs 27:12	A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. mind safety protection

Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens the wits of another. Proverbs 27:17	As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. friendship relationships mind
Just as water reflects the face, so one human heart reflects another. Proverbs 27:19	As a face is reflected in water, so the heart reflects the real person. life heart
When one will not listen to the law, even one's prayers are an abomination. Proverbs 28:9	God detests the prayers of a person who ignores the law. prayer obedience listening
No one who conceals transgressions will prosper, but one who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. Proverbs 28:13	People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy. sin confession mercy
A fool gives full vent to anger, but the wise quietly holds it back. Proverbs 29:11	Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. anger wisdom self-control
A person's pride will bring humiliation, but one who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor. Proverbs 29:23	Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor. humility pride
The fear of others lays a snare, but one who trusts in the Lord is secure. Proverbs 29:25	Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety. trust fear
Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Proverbs 30:5	Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection. truth Word of God protection
Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that I need. Proverbs 30:8	First, help me never to tell a lie. Second, give me neither poverty nor riches! Give me just enough to satisfy my needs. materialism food money