1. By wisdom a house is built (1-22)

We should not envy wicked men, for their end is destruction. Rather, we should seek wisdom, for by wisdom a house is built (3). A wise man has great power (4); the one who wins the war is the man of wisdom (5,6,7). A wise person does not falter in times of trouble; he rescues those who are perishing (10-14). Wisdom is as sweet to the soul as honey is to the taste. If one has true wisdom, he has future hope; the word of the Lord is wisdom. The evil man has no future hope (20).

2. Don't show partiality in judging or be lazy (23-29)

God is sovereign. He is the Judge. He wants us to be honest and truthful. The guilty should be punished, but not for revenge (28-29).

3. Don't be lazy (30-34)

A little sleep and folding of the hands, and poverty will come on us like a bandit. We should do what we must do as if there were no tomorrow.

Application: Lord, give me wisdom, honesty, a hard-working spirit and a future hope.
One Word: A future hope