Solomon was deemed one of the wisest men to have ever lived. In Proverbs we are able to read his accounts of wisdom where spiritual truth and common knowledge collide. It is perhaps one of the most relatable books in the Bible. By relatable I mean connected in a way. Almost like they are "mother isms" and you know the lesson in each and every one of them. "The man of integrity walks securely..." " A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret." " He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm." All of them are relatable to our lives in some way and we all know the lessons that they teach.
One of my favorites is the description of a wife of noble character:
A wife of Noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. -Proverbs 31:10-12
The description goes on, but I wanted to put an emphasis on "She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life." That is such a powerful statement. That means that everything I do as a wife from this point forward should have my husbands best interest before my own and God's before his. I sometimes forget to seek Him in every situation. He should not just be around when you pray or when you ask of Him, He should be apart of you, holding you together and woven so perfectly through your mind, body, and spirit. He is balance. He is being content. He is peace and He is infinite.
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
But a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. -Proverbs 31:30

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