Take a moment to pray these scriptures over someone today.  You may want to READ or LISTEN to the chapter before you begin.

Proverbs 16:17     “The highway of the upright avoids evil. He who guards his way guards his life.” May ______ avoid evil and guard his/her way.

Proverbs 16:18     “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” May ______ avoid a prideful or haughty spirit.

Proverbs 16:20     “Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.” May ______ give heed to Your instruction, Lord, and trust in You.

Proverbs 16:23     May ______ be a wise man/woman whose heart guides his/her mouth and whose lips promote instruction.

Proverbs 16:28b     May ______ know that “a gossip separates close friends.” May ______ reject any opportunity to gossip.

QUESTION: What are some ways you can guard your way and therefore guard your life? (verse 17)

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