3. Wise people are builders—they build families, businesses, communities. 10. If you faint when under pressure, you have need of courage.

12. Pay close attention to the teaching that corrects you, and open your heart to every word of instruction. 23. Embrace the truth and hold it close. Don’t let go of wisdom, instruction, and life-giving understanding.

9. When you are generous to the poor, you are enriched with blessings in return. 11. The Lord loves those whose hearts are holy, and He is the friend of those whose ways are pure.

11. Senseless People learn their lessons the hard way, but the wise are teachable. 16. When you forsake the ways of wisdom, you will wander into the realm of dark spirits. 20a. In wisdom’s house you’ll find delightful treasures and the oil of the Holy Spirit. 31. You can do your best to prepare for the battle, but ultimate victory comes from the Lord God.

9. Which one of us can truly say, I am free from sin in my life, for my heart is clean and pure? 30. When you are punished severely, you learn your lesson well—for painful experiences do wonders to change your life.