A Cool spirit
He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding has a cool spirit. Proverbs 17:27 (AMPC) A cool spirit implies self-control. You’re as strong as you’re able
Good Foundation
Through skillful and godly Wisdom is a house (a life, a home, a family) built, and by understanding it is established [on a sound and good foundation]. Proverbs 24:3 (AMPC)
What company are you keeping?
Do not associate with winebibbers; be not among them nor among gluttonous eaters of meat. Proverbs 23:20 (AMPC) Whoever or whatever you keep company with will always rub off on
Choose Your Friends Wisely
Make no friendships with a man given to anger, and with a wrathful man do not associate, lest you learn his ways and get yourself into a snare. Proverbs 22:24-25
Choose a Good Name
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold. Proverbs 22:1(AMPC) This is not referring to your name as in
Lovers of Pleasure
He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich. Proverbs 21:17 (AMPC) In and of itself pleasure isn’t evil and
Importance of Good Counsel
Purposes and plans are established by counsel; and [only] with good advice make or carry on war. Proverbs 20:18 (AMPC) It takes direction or advice to make the right decision
Love Not Sleep
Love not sleep, lest you come to poverty; open your eyes and you will be satisfied with bread. Proverbs 20:13(AMPC) It’s not that sleep is bad but when it’s done
Power of the Tongue
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they who indulge in it shall eat the fruit of it [for death or life]. Proverbs 18:21. (AMPC) Words
The Lord is a Strong Tower
The Name of the Lord is a strong tower; the [consistently] righteous man [upright and in right standing with God] runs into it and is safe, high [above evil] and