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Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
H: perceived wisdom
E: humility is needed in every area of life, especially in perceived wisdom
A: don’t think I know more than I do.
R: help me to remain humble and teachable
Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit,
and he who guards his master will be honored.
H: tending and guarding
E: faithful consistent devotion brings good reward
A: I need to be diligent in caring for the things around me and faithful in supporting those above me
R: help me to be diligent and faithful
A fool gives full vent to his spirit,
but a wise man quietly holds it back.
H: venting v holding back
E: not everything needs to be said. The wise man learns when to speak and when to hold back. Not everything needs to be addressed or corrected.
A: I need to learn how to hold back in responding to things that bother me. Knowing how to properly address issues and not just vent my thoughts or frustrations.
R: Lord, help me to know when to speak abs when to be silent.