Proverbs , Sarah Barry
BLESSED IS THE ONE WHO FINDS WISDOM
Passage: Proverbs 3:11~26  
Key verse: 12
11 My son,(A) do not despise the Lord’s discipline,(B)
and do not resent his rebuke,
12 because the Lord disciplines those he loves,(C)
as a father the son he delights in.[a](D)
13 Blessed are those who find wisdom,
those who gain understanding,
14 for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.(E)
15 She is more precious than rubies;(F)
nothing you desire can compare with her.(G)
16 Long life is in her right hand;(H)
in her left hand are riches and honor.(I)
17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
and all her paths are peace.(J)
18 She is a tree of life(K) to those who take hold of her;
those who hold her fast will be blessed.(L)
19 By wisdom(M) the Lord laid the earth’s foundations,(N)
by understanding he set the heavens(O) in place;
20 by his knowledge the watery depths were divided,
and the clouds let drop the dew.
21 My son,(P) do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight,(Q)
preserve sound judgment and discretion;
22 they will be life for you,(R)
an ornament to grace your neck.(S)
23 Then you will go on your way in safety,(T)
and your foot will not stumble.(U)
24 When you lie down,(V) you will not be afraid;(W)
when you lie down, your sleep(X) will be sweet.
25 Have no fear of sudden disaster
or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,
26 for the Lord will be at your side(Y)
and will keep your foot(Z) from being snared.(AA)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:12 Hebrew; Septuagint loves, / and he chastens everyone he accepts as his child
Cross references
- Proverbs 3:11 : Pr 1:8-9
- Proverbs 3:11 : S Job 5:17
- Proverbs 3:12 : Pr 13:24; Rev 3:19
- Proverbs 3:12 : S Dt 8:5; S Job 5:17; Heb 12:5-6*
- Proverbs 3:14 : S Job 28:15; Pr 8:19; 16:16
- Proverbs 3:15 : S Job 28:18
- Proverbs 3:15 : S Job 28:17-19
- Proverbs 3:16 : S Ge 15:15
- Proverbs 3:16 : S 1Ki 3:13, 14
- Proverbs 3:17 : Mt 11:28-30
- Proverbs 3:18 : S Ge 2:9; S Pr 10:11; S Rev 2:7
- Proverbs 3:18 : S Pr 2:12; 4:3-9, 8; 8:17-21
- Proverbs 3:19 : S Ge 1:31; Ps 136:5-9
- Proverbs 3:19 : S Job 28:25-27
- Proverbs 3:19 : Pr 8:27-29
- Proverbs 3:21 : Pr 1:8-9; 6:20
- Proverbs 3:21 : Pr 4:20-22
- Proverbs 3:22 : S Dt 30:20; Pr 4:13
- Proverbs 3:22 : S Pr 1:8-9
- Proverbs 3:23 : S Pr 1:33
- Proverbs 3:23 : S Ps 37:24; S 119:11; Pr 4:12
- Proverbs 3:24 : S Lev 26:6
- Proverbs 3:24 : Ps 91:5; 112:8
- Proverbs 3:24 : S Job 11:18; Jer 31:26
- Proverbs 3:26 : S 2Ki 18:5; S Job 4:6
- Proverbs 3:26 : S 1Sa 2:9
- Proverbs 3:26 : S Job 5:19
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When we grow in wisdom, we are truly blessed. We become truly rich in understanding — which profits our lives far more than rare jewels. Having godly wisdom is compared to the tree of life in the Garden of Eden (18). With wisdom, understanding, and knowledge, God created the heavens and earth. (19-20) If we base our lives on godly wisdom, understanding, and knowledge, we will have a firm foundation. Wisdom gives life to our souls (22).
Many things in life make us stumble and fall. We are confused, afraid, and helpless. But having wisdom makes our way secure, so that we are no longer afraid, and our sleep is sweet. We are confident in the Lord who will protect us.
Prayer: Father, thank you for disciplining me according to your wisdom so that I may live a truly blessed life.
One Word: Seek God’s wisdom and be blessed