Proverbs 22  Verses 17-21 "Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise, and apply your mind to my knowledge; for it will be pleasant if you keep them within you. that they may be ready on your lips. So that your trust may be in the Lord, I have taught you today, even you. Have I not written to you excellent things of counsels and knowledge, to make you know the certainty of the words of truth that you may correctly answer to him who sent you?" 

These "words of truth"  are given to us through the book of Proverbs.. ( as well as the rest of God's word).. the Lord speaking so that we can know His ways and do what is pleasing to Him.  This chapter continues to point out the difference between a life lived in God's wisdom and grace.. and a life lived without Him.. 

God's people will value a "good name" more than riches of silver and gold. v1

Whether rich or poor.. we all have a "common bond" for .. "the Lord is the maker of them all". v2

If we follow Jesus we will flee from evil.. be humble.. guard ourselves from perverseness.. and train our children in righteousness.  We will not get ourselves into debt, becoming slaves to the lenders. We will  give generously, drive off scoffers and mockers.. and love with purity and speak graciously. 

People who know the Lord, who trust in Him and obey His Word.. will act in love and grace. They will not oppress the poor.. or take a life.. they will control their anger and  stay away from those who are "hot-tempered". They will act and speak with wisdom in all matters.. financial.. physical.. emotional.. and spiritual.  

Father  in heaven, help us to walk in Your ways today.. to make every choice according to Your teaching in wisdom and righteousness. Let Your Words fill our hearts and minds as we seek Your Presence and power in our lives for whatever lies ahead of us today.  I ask this in Jesus' name. Amen.