Proverbs 13:13 says, Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.  This is a very clear statement.  Those who despise God's word will be destroyed, and those who follow God's commandments will be rewarded.  Of course, to follow God's commandments we must first accept Christ as our Savior and Lord.  We will never be rewarded for our own righteousness, because we never fully keep all God's commandments.  Verse fourteen states, The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.  The law of the wise is the law of God, and it begins with believing that Jesus is the crucified and resurrected Lord.  When we accept Christ, He is a fountain of life, saving us from spiritual death, or that everlasting separation from God.  Verse fifteen adds, Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.  This is a good understanding of salvation, of allowing Christ to be our Savior and Lord.  When we understand, or accep this, we live in the favor of God.  Those who reject Christ will truly find their way hard when judgment comes.  Verse sixteen declares, Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.  The knowledge that the prudent must deal with is the knowledge that comes from God.  We cannot just be wise in our own understanding.  When we reject the knowledge of God, we are living in our own folly.  Verse seventeen says, A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.  Though this could simply apply to being faithful in our acting on the part of others, I believe that it goes a little deeper and means acting faithfully as ambassadors for Christ.  We are to present God's word accurately, and not to foolishly attempt to change it.  Verse eighteen says, Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.   I believe that this means more than just not following instructions on the job, which can lead to poverty by the loss of a job.  I believe that this means that if we refuse to follow the instructions of God, it will lead to spiritual poverty.  If we accept the reproof of God, which starts with acknowledging our sins and accepting Christ as our Savior and Lord, then we will be honored by having that everlasting relationship with God.  Verse nineteen states, The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.  Again, though this could apply to earthly desires, I believe that it applies to the desire to have a right relationship with God.  When we have evil desires accomplished, it is an abomination in the eyes of God.  Even if we achieve all our desires outside of the will of God, it is still an abomination to Him.  Verse twenty states, He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.  We, as followers of Christ, should walk with other Christians.  This does not mean that we are not to be out in the world, but that when we are seeking guidance that we should look to other Christians to help us walk with Christ.  The foolish, those who deny God and His leadership, and those that follow them will be destroyed when Christ returns.  They will be sent away from God into everlasting punishment.  Verse twenty-one says, Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.  Whatever the sinner gains in life will be evil, or outside the will of God.  When we are righteous, or have a right relationship with God through Christ, then what we do for Him will be rewarded.  The main reward is an everlasting relationship with God.  Verse twenty-two states, A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.  I believe that the inheritance that this speaks of is more than material possessions.  The inheritance that the good man or woman leaves for their children is the knowledge of a right relationship with God.  When they can leave this to their children, and their children accept it, then it is an everlasting inheritance.  Those who have not accepted Christ as Savior and Lord cannot leave anything that will last.  Verse twenty-three says, Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.  Even when we do not have much, if we use it wisely, under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, we will have our needs met.  If we have an abundance, but use it only for ourselves with no concern for God or others, we will lose it all, in God's day of judgment if not before.  Verse twenty-four declares, He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.   If we love our children, we will discipline them.  Allowing children to do whatever makes them happy is not a sign of love.  We must attempt to teach them right from wrong, which begins with the knowledge of God.  Verse twenty-five states, The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.  If we are the righteous, or followers of Christ, we will be concerned about feeding or souls, that everlasting part of us that will never die, more than we will be concerned with feeding our body, or material things.  Those who are wicked, or do not follow Christ, put material things first and ignore the soul.

Proverbs 13:1 says, A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.  I believe this would refer to a righteous, or Godly, father.  We should always obey our father, unless he is leading us away from God, as too many fathers do.  Some children will scorn a father's attempts to lead them to follow God's direction in their lives.  Verse two states, A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.  When we follow Christ, we can eat and live at peace in our soul.  Those who do not follow Christ can never have this inner peace.  Verse three advises, He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.  I believe that this tells us that we should have control of the things we say.  We should never speak in anger or to cause harm to another person, but should always speak in a way that brings honor to God.  Verse four states, The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.  We could interpret this from a material understanding, but I believe that it more accurately refers to a spiritual one.  The spiritual sluggard will always be desiring something that they do not have, but those that have accepted salvation through Christ will be spiritually filled.  Verse five says, A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.  Not only should we as followers of Christ not lie, but we should hate lying itself.  Too often today we don't want to call a lie a lie, and we are willing to believe someone who lies, even when there is abundant evidence to show that they are lying.  Verse six proclaims, Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.  As followers of Christ, we have a responsibility to help others stay on the path of righteousness.  If they start to go the wrong way, we are to lead them back.  Sinners will always attempt to lead people away from God.  Verse seven says, There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.  This is speaking of earthly riches.  Some people are materially rich, but they have nothing spiritually.  Followers of Christ may have very little materially, but they are spiritually rich.  Too often, even as followers of Christ, we chase after the material instead of the spiritual.  Verse eight says, The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.  Often, those who are rich find themselves a target of those who are jealous of their riches, at times literally having to pay a ransom for their lives.  The poor are generally left alone in this aspect.  I believe that we can also say that often a person allows riches to be more important than God, thereby becoming a ransom for, or a giving up of, their everlasting relationship with God.  Verse nine proclaims, The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.  The light of the righteous is their relationship to Christ, and we can rejoice in the fact that it will never be put out.  For those who reject Christ, their lamp is their own righteousness, which will never last.  Verse ten states, Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.  I believe that this means self pride.  When one person feels superior to another, for whatever reason, that person tends to allow pride to cause him or her to feel that their opinion is correct.  This will often cause contention.  If a person, rich or poor, is willing to listen to the advise of others, then that person will act in wisdom.  Of course, the truly well advised will listen to the word of God.  Verse eleven states, Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.  I believe that this is telling us that we should come by our wealth honestly.  Of course, at the return of Christ, anything gained outside of the will of God will diminish to nothing.  Verse twelve declares, Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.  If we never see our hopes fulfilled, we become sick in our heart, or soul.  If we see Christianity as a way to earthly riches and put our hope in gaining them, we will most often be disappointed.  When we desire first to follow God, then we find the tree of life, that everlasting relationship with Christ.

Proverbs 12:15 says, The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.  Some people believe that they know more than everyone else, so in their own eyes they are always right.  Those who are truly wise are willing to listen to others, especially those who offer Godly guidance.  Verse sixteen states, A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.   Matthew Henry says that this means that the wicked give in to their desires, no matter what.  When they are angry, they lash out.  The prudent, or God fearing person, may feel angry, but they do not allow that anger to rule them.  Verse seventeen declares, He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.  Verse eighteen says, There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.  Some people say things that hurt others badly, but if we are God's people, we will say things that help and encourage others.  Verse nineteen adds,  The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.  When we speak the truth of God, it is everlasting.  Lies, on the other hand, are but for the moment.  Anything that is taught that is in opposition to God's word will never last.  Verse twenty says, Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellers of peace is joy.  Those who imagine evil have it come from their heart, or innermost being .Those who follow the teachings of Christ will be lead to joy.  Verse twenty-one states, There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.  This does not mean that nothing bad will ever happen to the just, or those who are God's people, but that spiritually we are always safe and secure with God.  The wicked will always be looking for ways to cause trouble for God's people.  Verse twenty-two states, Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.  God hates lying, so as followers of Christ, we should always speak the truth, even if it costs us materially to do so.  What we say is important to God, and should be consistent with the way we live.  Verse twenty-three proclaims, A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.  We are not to brag about our wisdom, but are simply to be guided by it and glorify God by it.  The foolish, the lost of the world, can never share true wisdom, since this comes from God, but can only speak foolishness.  Verse twenty-four states, The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.  God does not expect us to sit idly by awaiting the return of Christ, but to be diligent in doing what He has called us to do.  Verse twenty-five says, Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.  I believe this is saying that sorrow can cause a person to suffer physically, but a word of encouragement or empathy can help a person overcome that sadness.  We should always attempt to encourage and uplift those who are suffering in sorrow.  Verse twenty-six says, The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.  This does not mean that we are to act superior to our neighbors.  We are to live under the leadership of God and to share His gospel.  Even as we do, the wicked, those who do not follow God, will tempt people to follow the way of the world.  Verse twenty-seven says, The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.  This is simply stating that the lazy, or slothful, people do not make the effort to provide for their needs and often have to rely on others.  The diligent are more likely to have food to feast on.  This does not mean that everyone who is hungry or in need is lazy, but that those who are lazy are more likely to be hungry or in need.  Verse twenty-eight proclaims, In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.  This refers to a person's spiritual life.  Once we accept Christ as our Savior and Lord, we are on the path of everlasting life with God, and nothing can knock us off that path.

Proverbs 12:1 says, Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.  The question would be do we love the instruction of God?  We will gain spiritually by following God's leadership, but if we refuse to follow God, we will hate His reproof.  Verse two states, A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.  When we follow God's leadership, which can only come after accepting salvation through Christ, we will find favor with God.  Those who are wicked, who reject Christ, will condemn themselves.  Verse three says, A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.  We cannot establish ourselves with God by our own righteousness, but if we are rooted in Christ, we shall not be moved.  Verse four states, A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.  This refers to a wife being virtuous to her husband.  She becomes a crown to him.  This does not imply that she worship him, but that she supports him by her actions and attitude toward him.  The woman, or wife, who doesn't uplift her husband, but makes him ashamed, hurts him deep within.  Verse five says, The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.  When we are truly following God's leadership, everything we think will be righteous, or according to God's will.  We can never be righteous by our own thoughts and abilities, but can only be so by following the leadership of God.  As followers of Christ, the Holy Spirit indwells us to give us guidance.  Verse six states, The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.  The things that the wicked say, or teach, can only lead to death, if not physically, then definitely spiritually.  When we are following God's will, we will spread His gospel, which will result in everlasting life if accepted.  Verse seven states, The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.  I believe that we have to view this from the everlasting perspective.  Even if the wicked prosper and the righteous suffer in the world, there is coming a time when the opposite will be true.  The wicked, those who refuse to accept Christ as Savior and Lord, will be overthrown.  The only things that will last at the coming judgment are the things done for God.  Verse eight says, A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.  If we act in wisdom, which can only come from God, we will be commended and if we act from our own perverse desires, we will be despised.  Verse nine states, He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.   Matthew Henry says this refers to someone attempting to present themselves as prosperous when they really aren't.  We might refer to this as putting on airs.  Some people go out of their way to glorify themselves, when they really have nothing of spiritual value.  Verse tens declares, A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.  As followers of Christ, or righteous people, we have an obligation to care for God's creation, including the animals, especially those that we consider ours.  This does not mean that we elevate them to the same status as humans though.  For the wicked, even the natural inclination to treat animals with care is not followed.  Where they should have tender mercies, they only have cruelty.  Verse eleven says,  He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.  I believe this is telling us that when we make an honest living we will be satisfied, but if we chase after the things of this world or get rich schemes we are devoid of the understanding of what brings satisfaction.  Verse twelve states, The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.  Wicked people desire to gain by evil means, often desiring to prosper as others have by dishonest means.  The righteous are content to work for what they have and are satisfied.  Verse thirteen adds, The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.  We are responsible for what we say.  The wicked or sinful man is trapped by his own words which oppose God's teachings.  The just, those who put their faith in God, will be delivered by Him.  Verse fourteen says, A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.  We should speak in a way that glorifies God and shows respect for others.  When we do, if we put our faith in Christ, God will reward us with an everlasting reward.

Proverbs 11:16 says, A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.  A woman who is gracious in her relationship with others keeps her honor.  This is much different than what we see presented today as the way women should act to be honored.  Likewise, men who are strong, I believe in their relationship to God, will retain the riches they have with Him.  I don't believe that this is referring to claiming or keeping earthly riches by being more powerful than others.  Verse seventeen states, The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.  When a person acts out of mercy, they are content in life.  Since mercy is something freely given, there are no regrets for having shown mercy.  Verse eighteen declares, The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.  Wicked people are always trying to devise a plan to steal from, or otherwise take, what belongs to someone else.  We, as followers of Christ, are to sow the seeds of righteousness instead.  Verse nineteen says, As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.  The righteous, those that follow God, do the things that God would have them do, which tends to, or grows, our relationship with God and our fellow man.  Those who are evil are working toward their own death in their relationship to God.  Verse twenty declares, They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.  This simply states that those who follow the ways of the world and refuse to accept God's gift of salvation are an abomination to Him.  Those who live under the leadership of God are a delight to Him.  Verse twenty-one declares, Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.  I believe this is basically saying that no matter how many wicked people join together, they will not escape the ultimate punishment of God.  Those who follow God will be delivered by Him.  Verse twenty-two says, As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.  This tells us that a woman who does not live by the discretion of God is like a jeweled pig.  She may look great, but she is full of evil inside.  Verse twenty-three declares, The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.  We, as followers of Christ, should want only what is best for others.  We should never envy them or want them to fall.  The wicked are just the opposite, wanting only what is best for themselves.  Verse twenty-four states, There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.  Then  verse twenty-five adds, The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.  This simply means that those who are liberal in their giving will be blessed, if not materially, then spiritually.  God expects His people to share what He blesses them with, helping those in need.  Verse twenty-six declares, He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.  This goes beyond giving to others and speaks of those who don't even want to sell to others.  This is a true self-centered attitude.  Verse twenty-seven states, He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.  This tells us that if we earnestly seek good, or the will of God, that we will find favor, with God and most people.  There will be some who seek mischief whom we will not find favor with, but they will one day pay for their mischief.  Verse twenty-eight declares, He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.  There are many people today who put their faith in their riches, which have a temporary and arbitrary value at best.  Nothing in this world is going to buy anyone salvation.  If we are righteous, which means we have accepted salvation through Christ, we will flourish spiritually.  Verse twenty-nine states, He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.  I believe this means that we should not cause trouble in our own homes.  Those who do so out of foolishness will one day serve those who act wisely, or follow God's leadership.  Verse thirty proclaims, The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.  The reward that we receive from following Christ is everlasting life with God.  Since this is true, we should be reaching out to others with the gospel of Christ.  Verse thirty-one says, Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.  I don't believe that this means with material things, but with a peace and satisfaction that those who deny God can never know.

Proverbs 11:1 says, A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.  God expects us, as followers of Christ, to be honest in our dealings with others.  We cannot follow God while at the same time cheating others in business deals.  Verse two states, When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.  Those who attempt to claim that they are the greatest, whatever it may be, to bring glory to themselves instead of humbly serving God and glorifying Him, will one day be brought to shame.  We are to serve God in humility, giving honor to Him.  Verse three states, The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.  As the upright, the followers of Christ, we are to be guided by integrity.  This is not just following the law and being honest because we are afraid we will be caught if we don't.  Integrity comes from our being guided by what we know is right, even if we knew we would never be caught if we did what was wrong.  Verse four declares, Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.  Having all the money in the world will be of no benefit when the judgment of God, the day of wrath to those who have not accepted Christ as their Savior and Lord, comes.  We cannot buy salvation.  Verse five states, The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.  This just says once more that those who follow Christ will be directed by righteousness, which I believe comes from following the guidance of the Holy Spirit.  Those who do not follow Christ will eventually fall from their own wickedness.  Our righteousness can only come from accepting Christ as our Savior and allowing Him to be the Lord of our lives, which is manifested by our being led by the Holy Spirit.  Verse six adds, The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.  We are delivered by the righteousness of Christ, and not by our own righteousness.  Verse seven warns, When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.  There is no hope of salvation after we die.  If we have not accepted Christ before we die, we are doomed forever.  Verse eight says, The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.  I don't believe that this means that we will always be delivered out of trouble in this life, but we will be delivered out of trouble in our lives after Christ returns.  Verse nine declares, An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.   A hypocrite is someone who falsely proclaims to follow Christ, but doesn't really.  If we truly follow Christ, we will not attempt to destroy our neighbor, whether by word or deed.  Verse ten states, When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.  I am not sure that the city rejoices when it goes well with the righteous, but God tells us they should.  We can definitely say that the followers of Christ should rejoice when it goes well with other Christians.  Verse eleven says, By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.  When upright people, those that follow God, bless or pray for a city, they want what is best for everyone.  The wicked selfishly want only what is best for themselves and their friends.  Ultimately, this self-centered attitude will lead to the city suffering.  If we want our cities to be exalted, or looked at favorably, then we must seek God's guidance for them.  Verse twelve states, He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.  We cannot live by the wisdom of God and despise our neighbor.  We certainly cannot live by the wisdom of God and despise our fellow Christians, yet too often we allow petty differences to cause us to do so.  Verse thirteen declares,  A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.  Some people just don't seem to be able to wait to tell something that they learned in secret.  As followers of Christ, if someone tells us anything in confidence, we must never reveal it to anyone else.  Verse fourteen says, Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety.  We need people to help guide us in our Christian walk, especially when we first accept Christ.  If we have more than one person to counsel us, that is even better.  As we grow in Christ, we should be there to help others in need of guidance.  Verse fifteen states, He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.  This basically tells us that we should not make guarantees, especially financial ones, for people that we do not know.  The warning is that we may suffer financially from doing so.

Proverbs 10:22 says, The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.  Again, I don't believe that this is speaking about being rich materially, as many people may teach, but being spiritually blessed.  When we are obedient to God's word, we will never feel that we are lacking in anything.  Verse twenty-three states, It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom. Some people seem to delight in doing evil things and speaking evil words.  We are told that if we have wisdom, which comes from our relationship with God, that we will not be like them.  There should be a difference between the way God's people speak and act and the way those who do not follow God speak and act.  Verse twenty-four declares, The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.  Matthew Henry says that this means that even if the wicked prosper, they will still live in fear deep inside.  I believe there will be the fear of losing what they have materially and the fear of death, which at best would lead to uncertainty.  Since the righteous should only desire what God provides for them, it will be granted.  Verse twenty-five states, As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.  Those things that the wicked accumulate and value will eventually be blown away.  If we have built our lives in righteousness, or a right relationship with God through Christ, our lives are built on an everlasting foundation and can never be blown away or otherwise destroyed.  Verse twenty-six declares, As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.  The sluggard, those who would do as little as possible, should be just as painful as smoke in the eyes to those that they are supposed to be working for.  As followers of Christ, we should do our best to meet and exceed what is expected of us on our jobs.  Verse twenty-seven says, The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.  I don't believe that this means that obeying God's word always leads to a long life in this world, but following God's will should eliminate a lot of stress and worry, which can lead to longer life.  Still, ultimately our lives are everlasting if we accept the gift of salvation.  Though the soul of the wicked will live on, their days of any kind of pleasant life will not.  Verse twenty-eight says, The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.  As followers of Christ, the righteous, we should live in gladness.  We already know the ultimate outcome.  Verse twenty-nine says, The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.   Our faith in Christ, which should lead us to walk by His guidance, gives us strength to face all the cares and concerns of the world.  Since nothing can take away our salvation, we should walk in the strength of our faith.  Verse thirty declares, The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.  As just stated, nothing can separate, or remove us, from Christ.  The wicked not inhabiting the earth refers to the world after Christ returns.  Verse thirty-one says, The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.  The just, those who have accepted salvation through Christ, will speak with the wisdom of God.  The wisdom that we speak with should glorify God and lead people to Him.  Verse thirty-two adds, The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.  This just continues to point out that what we say matters.  We should not sound like those who are not followers of Christ.  Our speech should certainly never lead anyone away from Christ, nor should it dishonor God.