Why is godly wisdom so valuable? It delivers its owners from bad ways and preserves them alive. It has a positive effect on their disposition, speech, and actions.

16:18, 19

• A wise person recognizes that Jehovah is the Source of all wisdom

• Those who achieve success or who receive more responsibility must especially guard against pride and haughtiness

16:21-24

• A wise person uses insight to find the good in others and speaks well of them

• Wise words are persuasive and sweet like honey, not harsh or confrontational