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It is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication… Proverbs 20:25

It is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication, then later to consider his vows. Proverbs 20:25	Don’t trap yourself by making a rash promise to God and only later counting the cost. holiness righteousness
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the hearts. 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 Yahweh 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
He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor. Proverbs 21:21	Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find life, righteousness, and honor. love righteousness life
There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold. Proverbs 21:26	Some people are always greedy for more, but the godly love to give! greed giving materialism
A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and 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 result of humility and the fear of Yahweh is wealth, honor, and life. Proverbs 22:4	True humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches, honor, and long life. humility reward awe
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. 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 rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender. Proverbs 22:7	Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower is servant to the lender. money debt slavery
Don’t weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint. Proverbs 23:4	Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit. money greed planning
Why do you set your eyes on that which is not? For it certainly sprouts wings like an eagle and flies in the sky. 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 son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad, even mine. Proverbs 23:15	My child, if your heart is wise, my own heart will rejoice! wisdom heart joy
The father of the righteous has great joy. Whoever fathers a wise child delights 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
So you shall know wisdom to be to your soul. If you have found it, then there will be a reward: 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 that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint. Proverbs 25:28	A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls. self-control desires
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	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
A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass 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; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance. Proverbs 27:17	As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. friendship relationships mind
Like water reflects a face, so a man’s heart reflects the man. Proverbs 27:19	As a face is reflected in water, so the heart reflects the real person. life heart
He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. Proverbs 28:9	God detests the prayers of a person who ignores the law. prayer obedience listening
He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds 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 vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control. Proverbs 29:11	Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. anger wisdom self-control
A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor. Proverbs 29:23	Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings 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	Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety. 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 proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection. truth Word of God protection