I often think, “if I only had more money…”, but money is not the answer for all we need. If we are not careful we can spend our entire lives chasing riches instead of chasing after what God wants for our lives. Verses 4-5 says, Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint. Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle. Money has a funny way of disappearing before we are able to spend it on things that matter for eternity. We must deliberately think about spending our resources on what’s important or in the end there is nothing left.

We know verse 17 is true, but it is a good reminder, Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach. All the wisdom we will ever need is found in the Bible. we just need to read, study, and apply it to ours lives. I know, I know… Much easier said than done, but it’s at least a roadmap for our lives.

Passages in the Bible reminding me to keep silent are great are of great use to me. Verse 28 reminds me that wisdom does not always come from saying the right things; sometimes it’s simply saying nothing at all, Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.