The proverbs of Solomon, son of David and king of Israel. Here are proverbs that will help you recognize wisdom and good advice, and understand sayings with deep meaning. They can teach you how to live intelligently and how to be honest, just and fair. They can make an inexperienced person clever and teach young men how to be resourceful. These proverbs can even add to the knowledge of wise men and give guidance to the educated, so that they can understand the hidden meanings of proverbs and the problems that wise men raise.

To have knowledge, you must first have reverence for the LORD. Stupid people have no respect for wisdom and refuse to learn.

Proverbs 1:1-7

Focus on doing the right thing, not just doing things right. The right thing will always be morally correct and pleasing to God. Through His word, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, God will teach us what is right and enable us to do it. Our important task is to do what is grounded in justice, judgment and equity. Today, by God’s wisdom and power, do the right thing.

Be Wise – Do Right

Our Daily Bread – September 7, 2002