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It is a snare for one to say rashly, “It is holy,”… Proverbs 20:25

It is a snare for one to say rashly, “It is holy,” and begin to reflect only after making a vow. Proverbs 20:25	Don’t trap yourself by making a rash promise to God and only later counting the cost. holiness righteousness
All deeds are right in the sight of the doer, but the Lord weighs the heart. Proverbs 21:2	People may be right in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their heart. righteousness judgment understanding

To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3	The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just than when we offer him sacrifices. honesty righteousness sacrifice
Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor. Proverbs 21:21	Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find life, righteousness, and honor. love righteousness life
All day long the wicked covet, but the righteous give and do not hold back. Proverbs 21:26	Some people are always greedy for more, but the godly love to give! greed giving materialism
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold. Proverbs 22:1	Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold. money materialism relationships
The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4	True humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches, honor, and long life. humility reward awe
Train children in the right way, and when old, they will not stray. Proverbs 22:6	Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it. righteousness family children
The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender. Proverbs 22:7	Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower is servant to the lender. money debt slavery
Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to desist. Proverbs 23:4	Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit. money greed planning
When your eyes light upon it, it is gone; for suddenly it takes wings to itself, flying like an eagle toward heaven. Proverbs 23:5	In the blink of an eye wealth disappears, for it will sprout wings and fly away like an eagle. money desires materialism
My child, if your heart is wise, my heart too will be glad. Proverbs 23:15	My child, if your heart is wise, my own heart will rejoice! wisdom heart joy
The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who begets a wise son will be glad in him. Proverbs 23:24	The father of godly children has cause for joy. What a pleasure to have children who are wise. joy wisdom family
Know that wisdom is such to your soul; if you find it, you will find a future, and your hope will not be cut off. Proverbs 24:14	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. wisdom seeking hope
Like a city breached, without walls, is one who lacks self-control. Proverbs 25:28	A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls. self-control desires
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