Proverbs 3:25-26 (5/6)

Don’t trap yourself by making a rash promise to God and only… Proverbs 20:25

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.
Proverbs 27:10 friendship family neighbor
A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
Proverbs 27:12 mind safety protection
As iron sharpens iron,
so a friend sharpens a friend.
Proverbs 27:17 friendship relationships mind
As a face is reflected in water,
so the heart reflects the real person.
Proverbs 27:19 life heart
God detests the prayers
of a person who ignores the law.
Proverbs 28:9 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 sin confession mercy
Fools vent their anger,
but the wise quietly hold it back.
Proverbs 29:11 anger wisdom self-control
Pride ends in humiliation,
while humility brings honor.
Proverbs 29:23 humility pride
Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
but trusting the Lord means safety.
Proverbs 29:25 trust fear
Every word of God proves true.
He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.
Proverbs 30:5 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.

Bible verse of the day

Paul said, “John’s baptism called for repentance from sin. But John himself told the people to believe in the one who would come later, meaning Jesus.”

Acts 19:4 baptism conversion faith