Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge…Proverbs 1:7, NLT
Promises
My child
The Benefits of Wisdom My child, listen to what I say, and treasure my commands. Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Proverbs 2:1-2, NLT
humiliation and humility
Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor.. Proverbs 29:23, NLT
trusting the Lord
…trusting the Lord means safety. Proverbs 29:25, NLT
a friend sharpens a friend
As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. Proverbs 27:17, NLT
blessed is the man whom You discipline and instruct
Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) is the man whom You discipline and instruct, O Lord, and teach out of Your law, that You may give him power to keep himself calm in the days of adversity…. Psalm 94:12-13, AMPC