Words Of WIsdom

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Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."

Teaches reliance on God for direction in life.

Proverbs 4:7
"The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding."

Encourages prioritizing wisdom and understanding as life’s foundation.

Proverbs 16:9
"In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps."

Highlights the importance of submitting plans to God’s will.

Discipline and Hard Work

Proverbs 12:24
"Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor."

Stresses the value of hard work and perseverance.

Proverbs 13:4
"A sluggard’s appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied."

Reinforces the rewards of diligence.

Leadership and Integrity

Proverbs 11:3
"The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity."

Encourages living with honesty and integrity.

Proverbs 20:7
"The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them."

Emphasizes the generational blessings of righteous living.

Avoiding Trouble

Proverbs 14:29
"Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly."

Encourages patience and self-control.

Proverbs 22:24-25
"Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared."

Advises choosing friends wisely to avoid trouble.

Self-Control

Proverbs 25:28
"Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control."

Highlights the necessity of self-discipline in life.