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Proverbs 24:14

Wisdom is to the soul what honey is to the body — sweet, nourishing, and deeply satisfying. The promise is clear: those who find wisdom receive a real reward, and their hope is not disappointed. This is an encouragement to pursue wisdom wholeheartedly.

Memory phrase: Wisdom is sweet to your soul.

Talk about it: How can wisdom feel sweet — even sweeter than your favourite food?

Prayer: God, help me love wisdom as much as the sweetest thing I have ever tasted.

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