1. The Lord disciplines those he loves (11-12)

We should not despise the Lord's discipline because he trains those he loves, as a father the son he delights in. God loved Israel and saved her from the bondage of Egypt. However, he gave the new generation 40 years of wilderness training (Deut 8:5). Hardships and troubles are sometimes God's best expression of his love for us. He disciplines us for our good (Heb 12:9).

2. The value of wisdom (13-26)

Wisdom is better than gold. Wisdom gives long life, riches, honor, peace and life. By wisdom God created the heavens, the earth, the clouds and the dews. To have wisdom means to have Jesus in our hearts. With Immanuel Jesus we have no fear of sudden disaster, for the Lord will be our confidence. He will keep our foot from harms.