It will be good for you to remember these words and have them ready when they are needed.
Your words came to me, and I ate them up. They made me very happy. I was glad to be called by your name, Lord God All-Powerful.
You will gain wisdom, and knowledge will bring you joy.
Wise people say things that give you new knowledge, but fools say nothing worth hearing.
Good people say things that help others, but the wicked die from a lack of understanding.
Listen, I have something important to say, and I am telling you what is right.
Your words are so sweet to me, like the taste of honey!
So through Jesus we should never stop offering our sacrifice to God. That sacrifice is our praise, coming from lips that speak his name.
If anyone believes in me, rivers of living water will flow out from their heart. That is what the Scriptures say.”
Saying the right thing at the right time is like a golden apple in a silver setting.
People will know if someone is wise. Those who choose their words carefully can be very convincing.
Intelligent people speak words of wisdom, but fools must be punished before they learn their lesson.
Wisdom will lead you to a life of joy and peace.
I will burst into songs of praise, because you have taught me your laws.
Your word makes me happy, like someone who has found a great treasure.
The rules you have given me to follow will be mine forever. They give me great joy.
I will repeat the laws we have heard from you.
His teachings are worth more than pure gold. They are sweeter than the best honey dripping from the honeycomb.
A priest should know God’s teachings. People should be able to go to a priest and learn God’s teachings. A priest should be the Lord’s messenger to the people.
I will teach you these things now. I want you to trust the Lord.
My son, pay attention to what I say. Listen closely to my words.
Don’t let them out of your sight. Never stop thinking about them.