July 23, 2026

DO NOT BE CARELESS WITH WISDOM

Proverbs 3:26-29 LXX (3:23-26)

That you may walk confidently in peace in all your ways,
And your foot may not stumble.
For if you sit down, you will be without fear,
And if you lie down, your sleep will be pleasant.
And do not be afraid of intimidation when it comes upon you,
Nor of the attack of the ungodly when it comes at you;
For the Lord will be over all your ways,
And He will plant your feet firmly, that you may not be shaken.

Personal Challenge

In verse 23 (21 in non-LXX version) the author of this proverb warns the reader to not be careless with the godly wisdom that has been received. This passage provides many important reasons to avoid this carelessness. By holding fast to the godly wisdom we can walk confidently in peace knowing our feet will not stumble. We can sit down in that peace without fear. As we lie down to sleep it will be pleasant. We will not be afraid of intimidation or attacks from the ungodly for we know that the Lord will be over our ways protecting us. We trust that He will plant our feet firmly and that we will not be shaken. Glory be to God!