I heard wisdom calling-strong, loud, and clear 
The sound came from within not by my ear 
“Yes,” I responded as I drew near
“I choose wisdom and will obey what I hear”

Not many heard her and quickly went by 
They willingly ignored her and her loud cry 
They left the straight path and chose the dark lie 
They did not choose wisdom and chose to defy 

I call out for God’s insight to understand 
I will trust in the Lord, and on His Word stand
My will and my way I’ll not demand 
I choose wisdom and what God has planned 

Debbie Furey 
October 4, 2025 

Proverbs 8:1-8 – “Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice? 2 At the highest point along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand; 3 beside the gate leading into the city, at the entrance, she cries aloud: 4 ‘To you, O people, I call out; I raise my voice to all mankind. 5 You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are foolish, set your hearts on it.  6 Listen, for I have trustworthy things to say; I open my lips to speak what is right. 7 My mouth speaks what is true, for my lips detest wickedness. 8 All the words of my mouth are just; none of them is crooked or perverse.’”

Proverbs 8:32-36 – “Now then, my children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways. 33 Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not disregard it. 34 Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. 35 For those who find me find life and receive favor from the LORD. 36 But those who fail to find me harm themselves; all who hate me love death.” 

Proverbs 1:20-23 – “Out in the open wisdom calls aloud, she raises her voice in the public square; 21 on top of the wall she cries out, at the city gate she makes her speech: 22 ‘How long will you who are simple love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge? 23 Repent at my rebuke! Then I will pour out my thoughts to you, I will make known to you, my teachings.’”

Proverbs 1:20-33
Proverbs 2, 4