Proverbs: Get Wisdom

Godly Confidence Proverbs 3:24–26 When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet. Do not be afraid of sudden terror, nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes; For the Lord will be your confidence, and will keep …

A Safe Journey Proverbs 3:21–23 My son, let them not depart from your eyes— Keep sound wisdom and discretion; So they will be life to your soul and grace to your neck. Then you will walk safely in your way, and your foot will not stumble. Insight Again we listen …

The Wise Creator Proverbs 3:19–20 The Lord by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding He established the heavens; By His knowledge the depths were broken up, and clouds drop down the dew. Insight You and I live in a universe that is tremendously orderly. This universe is so orderly that …

Nothing Compares to Godly Wisdom Proverbs 3:15–18 She is more precious than rubies, and all the things you may desire cannot compare with her. Length of days is in her right hand, in her left hand riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are …

A Wise Investment Proverbs 3:13–15 Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding; For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, and her gain than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies, and all the things you may desire cannot compare with …

Loving Correction Proverbs 3:11–12 My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, nor detest His correction; For whom the Lord loves He corrects, just as a father the son in whom he delights. Insight Our corruption is never so evident and our graces are never so apparent as …

How to Honor God Proverbs 3:9–10 Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the firstfruits of all your increase; So your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. Insight A worldly person finds this a hard precept. But for God’s servant it …

A Wise Assessment Proverbs 3:7–8 Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones. Insight Young people who acquire wisdom need to remember that they did not become wise by themselves; wisdom …

Knowing His Will Proverbs 3:6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Insight We must obey God’s will (vv. 5–8). “He shall direct your paths” is the promise, but the fulfillment of that promise is predicated on our obedience to the Lord. We must trust …

Trust Him More Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. Insight To trust in the Lord wholeheartedly means one should not rely (lean) on his understanding, for human insights are never enough. God’s ways are incomprehensible; yet He is trustworthy. …