"The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshipping Him and regarding him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence]; but arrogant fools despise [skillful and godly] wisdom and instruction and self-discipline." Proverbs 1:7I CHOOSE to reverently fear the Lord by worshipping him and regarding him as truly awesome - as this is the beginning and preeminent part of knowledge. I REPENT for any time I've chosen to act arrogantly o...

"To understand a proverb and a figure [of speech] or an enigma with its interpretation, and the words of the wise and their riddles [that require reflection]." Proverbs 1:6I CHOOSE to ASK the Spirit of Wisdom to help me understand a proverb, figure of speech, or an enigma with its interpretation. I CHOOSE to ASK the Spirit of Wisdom to help me understand the words of the wise and their riddles that require reflection. Support the Show.

"The wise will hear and increase their learning, and the person of understanding will acquire wise counsel and the skill [to steer his course wisely and lead others to the truth]," Proverbs 1:5I CHOOSE to be wise, hear, and increase my learning. I CHOOSE to be a person of understanding who will acquire wise counsel. I CHOOSE to steer my course wisely and lead others to the truth. Support the Show.

"That prudence (good judgment, astute common sense) may be given to the naive or inexperienced [who are easily misled], and knowledge and discretion (intelligent discernment) to the youth," Proverbs 1:4I CHOOSE prudence, good judgment and astute common sense. I CHOOSE knowledge and discretion (intelligent discernment). Support the Show.

"To receive instruction in wise behavior and the discipline of wise thoughtfulness, righteousness, justice, and integrity" Proverbs 1:3I CHOOSE to receive instruction in wise behavior! I CHOOSE the discipline of wise thoughtfulness, justice, and integrity! Support the Show.

"The Proverbs (truths obscurely expressed, maxims) of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: To know [skillful and godly] wisdom and instruction; to discern and comprehend the words of understanding and insight," Proverbs 1:1-2I CHOOSE to know skillful and godly wisdom! I CHOOSE to discern and comprehend the words of understanding and insight! Support the Show.

You may be wondering why would I choose wisdom? Why would I declare wisdom from the book of Proverbs? And why would I begin my day declaring the wisdom of the word? Some really good questions I answer here, with examples of how you can personalize Proverbs for yourself, to empower you as you learn God's word and use it as a weapon against the enemy. Support the Show.