Safe and Secure
Proverbs 1:33: But whoever listens to me will dwell safely, and will be secure, without fear of evil.
No Escaping the Consequences
Proverbs 1:29–31: Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the Lord, they would have none of my counsel and despised my every rebuke. Therefore they shall eat the fruit of their own way, and be filled to the full with their own fancies.
His Spirit is Willing
Proverbs 1:23: urn at my rebuke; Surely I will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you.
The Price Tag of Greed
Proverbs 1:19: So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain; It takes away the life of its owners.
Right Decisions, Right Living
Proverbs 1:10, 15: My son, if sinners entice you, Do not consent. My son, do not walk in the way with them, Keep your foot from their path.
The Father Teaches
Proverbs 1:8–9: My son, hear the instruction of your father, And do not forsake the law of your mother; For they will be a graceful ornament on your head, And chains about your neck.
Listen and Learn
Proverbs 1:5: A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel.
The Way of Wisdom
Proverbs 1:2–3: To know wisdom and instruction, To perceive the words of understanding, To receive the instruction of wisdom, Justice, judgment, and equity.