I am including three single sentence verses from the book of Proverbs. Proverbs is a collection of single thoughts; one not necessarily following the other. These are from Chapter 18 and then comments written in my Bible at the bottom of the page:
22 - "The man who finds a wife finds a good thing; she is a blessing to him for the Lord."
Commentary - "When you announce marriage plans, don't expect praise from the world. A lot of people nowadays view a permanent tie to one spouse as a loss of freedom. But today's emphasis on individual freedom is misguided. Strong marriages produce strong children, and healthy families are the backbone of healthy nations. God created marriage and He pronounced it good.
23 - "The poor man pleads and the rich man answers with insults."
Commentary - This verse is not telling us to insult the poor; it is simply recording an unfortunate fact of life. It is wrong for rich people to treat the less fortunate with contempt and arrogance, and God will judge such actions severely.
24 - "There are 'friends' who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother."
Commentary - Loneliness is rampant. Many people today feel cut off and alienated from others. Being in a crowd, just makes people more aware of their isolation. Lonely people don't need to hear "Have a nice day." They need friends who will stick close, listen, care, and offer help when it is needed -- in good times and bad. It is better to have one such friend than dozens of superficial acquaintances. Instead of wishing you could find a true friend, seek to become one yourself. There are people who need your friendship. Ask God to reveal them to you, and then take on the challenge of being a true friend.