"Maintain your competence

and discretion.

My son, don't lose sight of them.

They will be life for you

and adornment for your neck.

Then you will go safely on your way;

your foot will not stumble.

When you lie down, you will not

be afraid;

you will lie down, and your sleep

will be pleasant.

Don't fear sudden danger

or the ruin of the wicked

when it comes,

for the Lord will be your confidence

and will keep your foot from a snare"  (3:21-26).

"Critics claim that wise people do not always experience the benefits that this section promises, but the intention of the author is to emphasize the face that wisdom enables a person to avoid many difficulties that foolish people frequently encounter in life" (the Apologetics Study Bible).

Being a "Christian" or a "believer" doesn't always mean life is going to be like butter but it's comforting to know that when we stay faithful to the Lord, He will fill the space in our hearts where a lot of unnecessary hurt can fit.