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PROVERBS 13

WISDOM IS GAINED GRADUALLY OVER TIME

Solomon advocates for slow and steady progress, saying that wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but little-by-little progress leads to growth. Although resisting instant gratification or deferring hope can make our hearts feel sick, when the desire is fulfilled, it renews our hope and fulfills our soul. Wise teaching is like a wellspring of life for those who drink from it, but those who mock or despise wisdom bring destruction to themselves.

The companion of fools will suffer harm, but those who walk alongside other wise people will gain wisdom of their own. Whoever loves their children will discipline them and impart wisdom unto them.

STUDY QUESTIONS

• Proverbs13:12 (ESV) teaches that “hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.” How does this verse encourage delayed gratification?
• How does Proverbs 13:20 contrast wise company and foolish company?