Hi Friends, there’s just so much Value in Instructions from The Lord. If we would wait patiently in Prayer with Him more often, accompanied with Scripture, He can really Guide Us. It is really Good to read Proverbs 3 & 4 with Philippians and Colossians. They make for Peace and Strength. They also Help us to Live Wisely and Keep our Feet on Solid Ground.
Proverbs 4:1-13 REB Revised English Bible
1 Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction,
consider attentively how to gain understanding;
2 it is sound learning I give you,
so do not forsake my teaching.
4 Hold fast to my words with all your heart,
keep my commandments, and you will have life.
5 ‘Get wisdom, get understanding;
do not forget or turn a deaf ear to what I say.
6 Do not forsake her, and she will watch over you;
love her, and she will safeguard you;
8 cherish her, and she will lift you high;
if only you embrace her, she will bring you to honour.
9 She will set a becoming garland on your head;
she will bestow on you a glorious crown.
10 ‘Listen, my son, take my words to heart,
and the years of your life will be many.
11 I shall guide you in the paths of wisdom;
I shall lead you in honest ways.
12 When you walk nothing will impede you,
and when you run nothing will bring you down.
13 Cling to instruction and never let it go;
guard it well, for it is your life.
Proverbs 4:1-11 © Personal Translation
1 My Children, listen Closely to the things I teach you
if you listen attentively, you will understand.
2 What I am sharing with you is Good,
if you Remember what I am teaching you.
4 Meditate and Treasure these Words in your Heart
let them find their Home in You.
Keep my commands and Live.
5 Get wisdom and understanding.
so you don’t quickly forget My Words.
6 Yes forsake them not, these Words I am giving You
For My Wisdom will Keep You and Protect You
if You Love and Esteem Her.
7 Treat Wisdom with the most importance and gain Understanding.
8 If you think highly of her, she will Lift You;
when You embrace her, she will honor you.
10 If You Listen and Accept what I say.
You will have a long and purposeful life.
11 I am guiding You in the Ways of Wisdom,
I am Leading You on the Right Path.
Proverbs 4:1-11 © Personal Translation
1 Listen, My Children, to Abba’s Instruction;
pay close attention, so you gain understanding.
2 For I give you Sound Teaching, do not Abandon your Prayer Times
give me a Close Listening Ear Each Day.
4 If you Hold on to My Words with All your Heart.
and Keep my Love Commandments you will Live.
5 Get wisdom and understanding,
So you don’t quickly turn from My Words.
You need to make them Part of You.
Take hold of my Wisdom and it will keep Care of You.
Love Her and She will make you Safe.
7 My Wisdom is So Important, make Sure to Acquire It
Spend much time Gleaning My Words to make Sure you do.
8 If you Treasure My Wisdom, She will Establish You
and she Honors those who Cherish Her.
10 My Child, Listen and Accept what I Say.
Then you will have a Long Life – for I will be pleased with You.
11 I am guiding you in the Way of Wisdom,
She will keep you in Good Stead.
Yes I am Leading You on the Right Path.