Proverbs 6  The father continues to speak wisdom into the life of the son.

Verses 1-5 warn about becoming mixed up with either a neighbor or a stranger, by pledging yourself to them in some way that becomes a trap or snare.  It is like Paul's warning in 2 Corinthians 6:14 "Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness?"   Solomon tells him to "Go, humble yourself, and importune your neighbor." and to "Deliver yourself like a gazelle from the hunter's hand."  Get out and stay out of these kinds of situations. 

Verses 6-11 teach about laziness. Being a sluggard will only bring poverty and helplessness.  Instead, as the ant, each should plan ahead and make provision for the future.  

Verses 12-15  warn about the worthlessness of the wicked, for their end is calamity and brokenness.

Verses 16 - 19 are a little poetic word: 

"There are six things which the Lord hates, yes seven that are an abomination to Him:

Haughty eyes,

a lying tongue,

and hands that shed innocent blood,

a heart that devises wicked plans,

feet that run rapidly to evil, 

a false witness who utters lies,

and one who spreads strife among brothers."

Notice how this lists parts of the body... with the last two going back to the tongue again.  Brings to mind Romans 12: 1-2 " I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect." 

We either give our bodies over to do what the Lord hates, or we totally offer it to Him as  a living sacrifice.. to do His will which is good and acceptable and pleasing to Him. 

Again, in the last part of this chapter, Solomon reminds his son to "observe the commandment of your father and do not forsake the teaching of your mother."  When we learn to obey God's Word we will find it a wonderful guide, a shelter,  a lamp, and a light for life. 

Solomon also warns again of the consequences of immorality, calling adultery a worse sin that stealing. 

Hold tightly to God's Word and trust Him fully.  This takes a deliberate act of humbling ourselves before Him.. trusting Him with all our heart and not relying on our own understanding.  So I pray:

Father in heaven, All glorious and majestic and wise, we turn to You and bow before You, presenting ourselves today as Your servants, Your children, who desire to serve You alone.  Help us to cling to Your Word and to walk in Your ways.  Help us to be faithful to teach our children and grandchildren Your commandments.  We surrender our bodies, our eyes, our hands, our feet, and our hearts to You. Take us and fill us and use us.. according to Your will. Thank You for such grace, that You have made us Your own in Christ Jesus our Lord, for it is in His Name that we come. Amen.