Proverbs 24:3, 5, 10, 13-14, 16, 26-27, 33-34

It takes wisdom to have a good family, and it takes understanding to make it strong.

Wise people have great power, and those with knowledge have great strength.

If you give up when trouble comes, it shows that you are weak.

My child, eat honey because it is good. Honey from the honeycomb tastes sweet. In the same way, wisdom is pleasing to you. If you find it, you have hope for the future, and your wishes will come true.

Even though good people may be bothered by trouble seven times, they are never defeated, but the wicked are overwhelmed by trouble.

An honest answer is as pleasing as a kiss on the lips. First, finish your outside work and prepare your fields. After that, you can build your house.

You sleep a little; you take a nap. You fold your hands and lie down to rest. Soon you will be as poor as if you had been robbed; you will have as little as if you had been held up.