Proverbs 22:17-21

17Listen carefully and hear the words of the wise, And apply your mind to my knowledge;

18For it will be pleasant if you keep them in mind [incorporating them as guiding principles]; Let them be ready on your lips [to guide and strengthen yourself and others].

19So that your trust and reliance and confidence may be in the Lord, I have taught these things to you today, even to you.

20Have I not written to you excellent things In counsels and knowledge,

21To let you know the certainty of the words of truth, That you may give a correct answer to him who sent you?