Prove 1:8 Before one becomes inclined toward such foolish thinking, he should develop appreciation for the love of his or her parents or guardians and for the love of God, they being in position to provide much needed discipline, to guide and correct with love. Such a one may need help to learn to listen to others, and think, more than and before speaking. It is true that "no discipline seems for the present to be joyous, but it is painful; yet afterward, it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it." (Hebre 12:11). Thus, at least sometimes we may be pained to feel we may have, even slightly, let down someone we love, as Jesus' disciples sometimes felt they had disappointed him. Not pleased with such pain, they even at times began blaming each other! (Mark 8:15-16). If we humbly aim to appreciate such correction, however, we may lessen any pain and reap the rewards of right thinking and conduct that pleases our God and Father, Jehovah.

Prove 1:9 Listening to needed counsel, discipline, and instruction will assist the thoughts of our mind, as well as the words from our mouth, to be lovely, in harmony with godly love and wisdom. Thus we may more fully honor God and benefit others with good speech and conduct! When honoring God becomes our primary objective, rather than seeking glory for ourselves, what we think and speak can truly become delightful in the eyes of God and others.

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