Folks, here's the deal: Proverbs 20 is all about how hard work pays off. My father used to say, "Don't be lazy, son. You'll never get ahead in life if you don't give it your all." And that's what this chapter is all about. C'mon, man, if you're gonna be successful, you gotta put in the hours. Literally. No malarkey. I mean, look at verse seven: "The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him." See here, Jack? That's what you get for doing the right thing!

But it's not just about work. Proverbs 20 also talks about wisdom. You need to use your head if you want to get ahead. Or uh, you know, you could just get lucky. But that's not gonna happen. I tell ya what, if you take the time to learn, you'll be much better off. Excuse me, I'm not joking. Verse 15 says, "There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel." What was that? Knowledge is a precious jewel, Jack. Take it to heart.