What does Proverbs 9:6 mean?

Proverbs 9:6 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 9:6 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.

4Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,

5Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.

6Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.

7He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.

8Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

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