1. Wait for the Lord (18-24)

God wants us to ask his advice and guidance before making plans. He wants us to avoid gossip, to honor our parents and not to depend on easy gain. He wants us not to avenge wrongdoings but wait for the Lord. He detests differing weights and double-mindedness. He leads our steps. Praise the Lord who guides us.

2. The Lord searches our inmost being (25-30)

The lamp of the Lord searches our inmost thoughts. God wants us to be loving and faithful. Young men should use their strength and the old must use their mature wisdom to glorify God. We should train ourselves with blows and beatings till our inmost being is purged.