Proverbs 31:25–26 (6/6)

Don’t forsake your friend and your father’s friend. Don’t go to your… Proverbs 27:10

Don’t forsake your friend and your father’s friend. Don’t go to your brother’s house in the day of your disaster. A neighbor who is near is better than a distant brother. Proverbs 27:10	Do not forsake your own friend or your father’s friend, Nor go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity; Better is a neighbor nearby than a brother far away. friendship family neighbor
A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it. Proverbs 27:12	A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself; The simple pass on and are punished. mind safety protection

Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance. Proverbs 27:17	As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. friendship relationships mind
Like water reflects a face, so a man’s heart reflects the man. Proverbs 27:19	As in water face reflects face, So a man’s heart reveals the man. life heart
He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. Proverbs 28:9	One who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. prayer obedience listening
He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. Proverbs 28:13	He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy. sin confession mercy
A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control. Proverbs 29:11	A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back. anger wisdom self-control
A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor. Proverbs 29:23	A man’s pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor. humility pride
The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe. Proverbs 29:25	The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe. trust fear
Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Proverbs 30:5	Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him. truth Word of God protection
Remove far from me falsehood and lies. Give me neither poverty nor riches. Feed me with the food that is needful for me. Proverbs 30:8	Remove falsehood and lies far from me; Give me neither poverty nor riches— Feed me with the food allotted to me. materialism food money