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Proverbs 2:9 ESV

Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path;

H: then

E: if you trust in and believe in the goodness of God’s wisdom, then you will benefit from what He commands. Wisdom begins with submission not with knowledge

A: the good path of life is paved with a commitment to following God’s direction; trusting in the boundaries He has established for life

R: Lord help me to know Your commands, trust the goodness of Your wisdom, and follow the good path You have established.

Proverbs 3:21 ESV

My son, do not lose sight of these— keep sound wisdom and discretion,

H: don’t lose sight

E: Solomon is encouraging his son to stay focused and determined to do the right things. It is easy to be distracted and become lazy in doing what is right.

A: it is a constant battle to stay on the right path. Daily work is needed to keep sound wisdom and discretion.

R: Lord help me to recall and live out Your commands each day. Help me to discern the path You have established and walk in it.

Proverbs 4:18 ESV

But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day.

H: path of righteousness like the light of dawn

E: this chapter is about choices the path of darkness v light. Darkness wanes, light dawns

A: each day I have a choice to make as to which path I will walk. Holding tight to wisdom and gaining insight or slipping into darkness

R: I will seek to gain insight and be a light bearer in my life today.

Proverbs 5:1–2 ESV

My son, be attentive to my wisdom; incline your ear to my understanding, that you may keep discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge.

H: keep discretion and guard knowledge

E: words of wisdom to avoid the traps of sexual immorality. A call to think before you act.

A: sexual temptation and sin is nothing new. I must use understanding and discretion to guard my life in God’s ways.

R: I will keep God’s Word and Will as my guide for life.