Wisdom will control your mind and you'll be happy. Wisdom will protect you from silly schemes and the liars who try to sell them to you. They enjoy being mean and all they do is crooked. Wisdom will keep you from being seduced by the smooth talk of a sinful woman who doesn't respect her wedding vows. Do what good people do and lead an honest life. If you are honest people will learn that they can trust you.
By obeying these teachings you will live a life full of years and prosperity. Let your love and loyalty show like a necklace and write them in your mind. God and other people will like you and consider you successful. Trust the Lord with all your heart, not your own ideas. Let him lead you always and He make the way clear for you. Remember that wisdom comes from God, not you. Honor God by giving him your firstfruits so that you will have more than you need. Don't get upset when God corrects you, He corrects everybody He loves.
Wisdom is more valuable than silver, gold or jewels. People with wisdom and common sense are blessed by God. A pleasant long life and wealth and honor accompany wisdom. She is a life-giving tree that blesses everyone who holds on to her. God created heaven and earth with His wisdom and knowledge. Use common sense and good judgement! If you do, your life will be beautiful.
Do all you can to help people who deserve your help. Don't tell your neighbor to come back later if you can help now. Don't be mean to people who trust you, don't argue just to argue, don't be jealous of cruel people or be like them.
God lets good, honest people be His friend. He curses evil people, and blesses good people. If you are a stubborn fool you will be disgraced.
When I was young, my father told me to remember his teachings and learn good sense. If you love wisdom, don't reject her, she will watch over you. Wisdom is more important than anything else. Don't follow the bad example of cruel and evil people, stay away from them. The life of good people is bright like the sun. The life of wicked people is like total darkness - they stumble around in the dark, and don't know where they are going. Carefully guard your thoughts because they are the source of life. Tell the truth, know where you are headed and you will stay on solid ground. Stay on the true path.
Stay away from bad women! The words of an immoral woman may be as sweet as honey and smooth as oil, but all you'll get is poison and pain. You will end up losing your self-respect and your money and everything else you have worked for. Then all you'll be left with is your regret.
Tomorrow read Proverbs 5:15-8:11
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