More wise counsel

Proverbs 14 starts with a verse about a wise woman.  If her house is built on a foundation of God, it thrives.  If one is foolish, it is torn down by their own hands.

And this is only the first verse.

Going deeper into this, one may ask about the foundation of God that one's house is built.  It may not be a literal house, but it could be too.  If one's life is based on adhering to deep Christian values, by worshiping Christ Jesus and His Ten Commandments, one's life is more richer.  If one ignores Christ and His teachings, there is no foundation and one's life crumbles.

Another interesting verse is 4.  "Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox come abundant harvests."  One has to think about a farmer back in times before tractors.  Oxen were used to plow fields.  If the oxen were in the fields, they were working.  Meaning, they were not in the barns, lounging around.  The same could be said of people.  If people are working, their strength provides for one's family.

Verse 23 goes like this: "All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty."  Again, we're talking about work.  Like Yoda from Star Wars was fond of saying, "Do.  Or do not.  There is no try."  If one works hard, they will be rewarded.  But just talking about work does nothing.  Get up.  Do something.

Lastly, let's look at the last verse: 35.  "A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant arouses his fury."  Even those in leadership need wise counsel.  If that wisdom is from the love of God, your wise words will be delighted--I love that work too; delight.