Proverbs 3:5–6 (5/6)

It is rash to pledge a sacred gift, or to make a… Proverbs 20:25

It is rash to pledge a sacred gift,
or to make a vow and then have second thoughts.
Proverbs 20:25 holiness righteousness
A man’s ways may seem right to him,
but the Lord weighs the heart.
Proverbs 21:2 righteousness judgment understanding

To do what is right and just
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:3 honesty righteousness sacrifice
Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness
will find life and honor too.
Proverbs 21:21 love righteousness life
All day long the godless man continues to covet,
whereas the righteous man gives unsparingly.
Proverbs 21:26 greed giving materialism
An honorable name is more to be desired than great riches,
and high esteem is preferable to silver and gold.
Proverbs 22:1 money materialism relationships
The reward of humility and fear of the Lord
is wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 22:4 humility reward awe
Train a child in the way he should go,
and he will not deviate from it, even in old age.
Proverbs 22:6 righteousness family children
The wealthy man lords it over the poor,
and the borrower becomes the slave of the lender.
Proverbs 22:7 money debt slavery
Do not wear yourself out in the pursuit of wealth,
and cease even to think about it.
Proverbs 23:4 money greed planning
When you fix your gaze upon it,
it is gone before you realize it.
For it suddenly sprouts wings
and flies up to the sky like an eagle.
Proverbs 23:5 money desires materialism
My son, if your heart is wise,
then my heart will be glad.
Proverbs 23:15 wisdom heart joy
The father of a good man will rejoice;
he who begets a wise son will delight in him.
Proverbs 23:24 joy wisdom family
In much the same manner
will wisdom be sweet to your soul.
If you find it, you will have a future,
and your hope will not be cut off.
Proverbs 24:14 wisdom seeking hope
Like a city that has been breached and made defenseless
is the man devoid of self-control.
Proverbs 25:28 self-control desires
Do not forsake your friend or the friend of your father,
and do not run to your brother’s house when troubles befall you;
far better is a friend nearby
than a brother who is far away.
Proverbs 27:10 friendship family neighbor
The prudent man perceives danger and seeks shelter,
while the simple continue forward and pay the penalty.
Proverbs 27:12 mind safety protection
As iron sharpens iron,
so a man sharpens the wits of his neighbor.
Proverbs 27:17 friendship relationships mind
Just as water reflects one’s face,
so does one human heart reflect another.
Proverbs 27:19 life heart
When anyone turns a deaf ear to the law,
even his prayer is detestable.
Proverbs 28:9 prayer obedience listening
No one who conceals his transgressions will prosper,
but one who confesses and renounces them will obtain mercy.
Proverbs 28:13 sin confession mercy
A fool gives free rein to his anger,
but a wise man bides his time and calms it.
Proverbs 29:11 anger wisdom self-control
A man’s pride will bring him low,
but lowly souls will rise to honor.
Proverbs 29:23 humility pride
The fear of others will prove to be a snare,
but whoever trusts in the Lord is secure.
Proverbs 29:25 trust fear
Every word of God has proved to be true;
he is a shield to those who trust in him.
Proverbs 30:5 truth Word of God protection