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

Wise people are builders — they build families, businesses, communities. And through intelligence and insight their enterprises are established and endure.

Wisdom can make anyone into a mighty warrior, and revelation-knowledge increases strength.

If you faint when under pressure, you have need of courage.

Revelation-knowledge is a delicacy, sweet like flowing honey that melts in your mouth. Eat as much of it as you can, my friend! For then you will perceive what is true wisdom, your future will be bright, and this hope living within you will never disappoint you.

For the lovers of God may suffer adversity and stumble seven times, but they will continue to rise over and over again. But the unrighteous are brought down by just one calamity and will never be able to rise again.

Speaking honestly is a sign of true friendship. Go ahead, build your career and give yourself to your work. But if you put me first, you’ll see your family built up!

Professional work habits prevent poverty from becoming your permanent business partner. And: If you put off until tomorrow the work you could do today, tomorrow never seems to come.