Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults; whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.

Proverbs 9:7//

Attempting to correct the stupid can be its own folly.

Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. For those who find me find life and receive favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 8:34-35//

Lord, help me to look for wisdom, find her, love her and receive Your favor.

With persuasive words she led him astray; she seduced him with her smooth talk.
Proverbs 7:21//

Lord, grant my son strength and wisdom to resist the persuasive and seductive ways of a wayward woman.

A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest — and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man.
Proverbs 6:10-11//

Lord, help me to never be lazy.

For your ways are in full view of the Lord, and he examines all your paths. The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare them; the cords of their sins hold them fast. For lack of discipline they will die, led astray by their own great folly.
Proverbs 5:21-23//

God sees all that I do and think. Lord, grant me the will to be disciplined in keeping to Your ways.

Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way.
Proverbs 4:14-15//

Lord, help me to recognize evil and turn away from it, so that I never walk its path.

My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.
Proverbs 3:1-2//

Peace comes with obeying God’s commands.

My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you,
Proverbs 2:1//

Part of understanding the fear of the Lord and gaining wisdom is by first accepting the words of my God.

but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm.”
Proverbs 1:33//

How I long to be at ease. Lord, grant me great wisdom.

Mordecai the Jew was second in rank to King Xerxes, preeminent among the Jews, and held in high esteem by his many fellow Jews, because he worked for the good of his people and spoke up for the welfare of all the Jews.
Esther 10:3//

If I am ever to be esteemed, may it be because I loved others and worked for their good. Lord, help me to be an example for Christ and, when necessary, use words.