Good morning. We are back in Proverbs. Speaking of wisdom: she is more precious than jewels; and nothing you desire compares with her. You could have all kinds of money and items, but if you don't have wisdom you are nothing and could lose everything. So what does wisdom have? Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. You want long life – get wisdom. As a bonus, you get riches and honor. Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, and happy are all who hold her fast. Wisdom makes life worth living. Then you will walk in your way securely, and your foot will not stumble. You don't need a hurry cane when you have wisdom. You can walk without fear. Need a sleeping pill – not when you have wisdom. When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. You don't have to stay awake at night tossing and turning. Do not be afraid of sudden fear, nor of the onslaught of the wicked when it comes. I don't mind awful looking monsters when I'm watching a movie, but I don't like something or someone jumping out at the characters. Even though I have seen the movie "wait until dark" several times, it still gets me when Alan Arkin jumps out at Audrey Hepburn. And why should we not be afraid? For the Lord will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being caught. Greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world. Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it. Do not say to your neighbor, "go, and come back, and tomorrow I will give it," when you have it with you. That sounds like James. If a brother or sister is without clothing or in need of daily food, and one of you says to them, "go in peace, be warmed and be filled," and yet you do not give them what is necessary for their body, what use is that? Father thank You that the reader has all the wisdom he/she needs. He/she will not stumble, and his/her sleep will be sweet every night. He/she will not be afraid.

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