Quotes About Guidance

Discretion will watch over you, and understanding will guard you,

to deliver you from the way of evil, from the man who speaks perversity,

from those who leave the straight paths to walk in the ways of darkness,

whose paths are crooked and whose ways are devious.

It will rescue you from the forbidden woman, from the stranger with seductive words

For her house sinks down to death, and her tracks to the departed spirits.

None who go to her return or negotiate the paths of life.

So you will follow in the ways of the good, and keep to the paths of the righteous.

My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;

for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life.

Never let loving devotion or faithfulness leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.

Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;

in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke;

for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.

Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.

All her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.

She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who lay hold of her are blessed.

My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment.

They will be life to your soul and adornment to your neck.

Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.

for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare.