that is an awesome proverb, the whole proverb itself vitalizes my soul. should you live by every word spoken there, you will never disappoint the Lord your God.
in context:
Pro 8:35 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.
Pro 8:36 But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.
its the same old same old, God's Judgement is Life, and any other is death, because its not life. hence, surly it is wise to honor God's Judgement of what is good and evil for you. he who waits and listens shall reap wisdom knowledge and understanding, he who listens to himself, shall die.