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Proverbs 19:8

Pursuing wisdom is not selfish — it is self-care in the deepest sense. The person who loves their own soul will seek wisdom, because wisdom protects, guides, and sustains the soul. Keeping understanding means not letting it go — holding to what God teaches even when the world pulls another way. The reward is simply described: finding good.

Memory phrase: Wisdom is true self-love.

Talk about it: How does getting wisdom help your whole life?

Prayer: God, help me love wisdom and hold on to it.

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