Saying 20 warns against envying the wicked or keeping company with them. Without realizing it, their bad influence corrupts us with their unbelieving words and dark desires. Who are we walking and talking with?

Saying 21 teaches us a valuable truth: by wisdom a house is built. There are so many things that we need. But truly we need wisdom to build the foundation of our lives, homes, families, churches, and communities. When we earnestly seek wisdom, God gives us knowledge to obtain very rare and beautiful things, such as: the Bible, prayer, worship, godly fellowship, faith, hope, love, unity, order, security, humility, joy, peace, goodness, kindness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control. These things can't be bought with money or borrowed from someone else. They only come through having a personal relationship with Christ and being filled with the Spirit.

Sayings 22-25 emphasize how wisdom impacts our lives with power, strength, victory (22), greatness (23), and the courage to act (25). Those who lack wisdom are noted by their lack of stature in the community (23), by their wicked schemes that lead to folly (24), and by their cowardice (25).


Application: Father, thank you for helping me and making my house secure when I seek your wisdom. Please help me to fill my life with spiritual treasures.
One Word: Establish my house with wisdom