Proverbs 3: The values of wisdom

Proverbs 3 has three sections:

1. Attitude toward the Lord
2. The Value of Wisdom
3. Attitude toward Fellow Men

I like the number three, so we have a good start.  

Many benefits of wisdom are defined in this chapter.  

1. Many days and years of life (2) / Long life (16)
2. Peace (2), her paths are peace (17)
3. He will make straight your paths (6), her paths are peace (17), a secure way and your foot will never stumble (23), he will keep your foot from the snare (26)
4. Health for your flesh (8), Vigor for your bones (8)
5. Barns full of grain and overflowing vats of wine (10)
6. Riches and honor (16), kindness (34)
7. Happiness (18)
8. You need not be afraid (24), Sweet sleep (24)
9. Blessing of your dwelling (33)

Nothing in life comes free, so for all of these benefits, there is a price.  

1. Forget not my teaching, keep in mind my commands (1)
2. Be kind (3), be mindful of him in all your ways (6), fear the Lord and turn away from evil (7)
3. Trust in the Lord, not yourself (5)
4. Honor the Lord with your wealth (9)
5. Appreciate His corrections when they come (12)
6. Give others what is good for them (27), do no evil to your neighbor and do not quarrel without cause (29)

Today's word for study is:  Reprove: (verb) to criticize or correct (someone) usually in a gentle way.