Proverbs 4
1 Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction;
pay attention and gain understanding.
pay attention and gain understanding.
2 I give you sound learning,
so do not forsake my teaching.
so do not forsake my teaching.
3 When I was a boy in my father’s house,
still tender, and an only child of my mother,
still tender, and an only child of my mother,
4 he taught me and said,
“Lay hold of my words with all your heart;
keep my commands and you will live.
“Lay hold of my words with all your heart;
keep my commands and you will live.
5 Get wisdom, get understanding;
do not forget my words or swerve from them.
do not forget my words or swerve from them.
6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you;
love her, and she will watch over you.
love her, and she will watch over you.
7 Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom.
Though it cost all you have, get understanding.
Though it cost all you have, get understanding.
8 Esteem her, and she will exalt you;
embrace her, and she will honor you.
embrace her, and she will honor you.
9 She will set a garland of grace on your head
and present you with a crown of splendor.”
and present you with a crown of splendor.”
Wise, inspirational and sound advice. Thanks Chuck and have a happy new year filled with love, peace and alot of spiked eggnog 🙂
Chuck, this is so great! I find it all very depressing this week, though. Thanks for the weekly proverb.