Simon reads the Bible

Proverbs 31 NLT read aloud by Simon MacFarlane. 1 The sayings of King Lemuel contain this message, which his mother taught him. 2 O my son, O son of my womb,     O son of my vows, 3 do not waste your strength on women,     on those who ruin kings. 4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, to guzzle wine.     Rulers should not crave alcohol. 5 For if they drink, they may forget the law     and not give just...

Proverbs 30 NLT read aloud by Simon MacFarlane. 1 The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh contain this message. I am weary, O God;     I am weary and worn out, O God. 2 I am too stupid to be human,     and I lack common sense. 3 I have not mastered human wisdom,     nor do I know the Holy One. 4 Who but God goes up to heaven and comes back down?     Who holds the wind in his fists? Who wraps up the ocean...

Proverbs 29 NLT read aloud by Simon MacFarlane. 1 Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism     will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery. 2 When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice.     But when the wicked are in power, they groan. 3 The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,     but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted. 4 A just king gives stability...

Proverbs 28 NLT read aloud by Simon MacFarlane. 1 The wicked run away when no one is chasing them,     but the godly are as bold as lions. 2 When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily.     But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability. 3 A poor person who oppresses the poor     is like a pounding rain that destroys the crops. 4 To reject the law is to praise the wi...

Proverbs 27 NLT read aloud by Simon MacFarlane. 1 Don’t brag about tomorrow,     since you don’t know what the day will bring. 2 Let someone else praise you, not your own mouth—     a stranger, not your own lips. 3 A stone is heavy and sand is weighty,     but the resentment caused by a fool is even heavier. 4 Anger is cruel, and wrath is like a flood,     but jealousy is even more dangerous. 5 An...

Proverbs 26 NLT read aloud by Simon MacFarlane. 1 Honor is no more associated with fools     than snow with summer or rain with harvest. 2 Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow,     an undeserved curse will not land on its intended victim. 3 Guide a horse with a whip, a donkey with a bridle,     and a fool with a rod to his back! 4 Don’t answer the foolish arguments of fools,     or you w...

Proverbs 25 NLT read aloud by Simon MacFarlane. 1 These are more proverbs of Solomon, collected by the advisers of King Hezekiah of Judah. 2 It is God’s privilege to conceal things     and the king’s privilege to discover them. 3 No one can comprehend the height of heaven, the depth of the earth,     or all that goes on in the king’s mind! 4 Remove the impurities from silver,     and the sterling...

Proverbs 24 NLT read aloud by Simon MacFarlane. 1 Don’t envy evil people     or desire their company. 2 For their hearts plot violence,     and their words always stir up trouble. 3 A house is built by wisdom     and becomes strong through good sense. 4 Through knowledge its rooms are filled     with all sorts of precious riches and valuables. 5 The wise are mightier than the strong,     and those...

Proverbs 23 NLT read aloud by Simon MacFarlane. 1 While dining with a ruler,     pay attention to what is put before you. 2 If you are a big eater,     put a knife to your throat; 3 don’t desire all the delicacies,     for he might be trying to trick you. 4 Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich.     Be wise enough to know when to quit. 5 In the blink of an eye wealth disappears,     for it wi...

Proverbs 22 NLT read aloud by Simon MacFarlane. 1 Choose a good reputation over great riches;     being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold. 2 The rich and poor have this in common:     The Lord made them both. 3 A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.     The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. 4 True humility and fear of the Lord     lead to rich...

Proverbs 21 NLT read aloud by Simon MacFarlane. 1  The king’s heart is like a stream of water directed by the Lord;     he guides it wherever he pleases. 2  People may be right in their own eyes,     but the Lord examines their heart. 3  The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just     than when we offer him sacrifices. 4  Haughty eyes, a proud heart,     and evil actions are all sin...

Proverbs 20 (NLT) read aloud by Simon MacFarlane. 1  Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls.     Those led astray by drink cannot be wise. 2  The king’s fury is like a lion’s roar;     to rouse his anger is to risk your life. 3  Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor;     only fools insist on quarreling. 4  Those too lazy to plow in the right season     will have no food at the harvest. 5  Th...

Proverbs 19 NLT read aloud by Simon MacFarlane. 1  Better to be poor and honest     than to be dishonest and a fool. 2  Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good;     haste makes mistakes. 3  People ruin their lives by their own foolishness     and then are angry at the Lord. 4  Wealth makes many “friends”;     poverty drives them all away. 5  A false witness will not go unpunished,     nor will a l...

Proverbs 18 NLT read aloud by Simon MacFarlane. 1  Unfriendly people care only about themselves;     they lash out at common sense. 2  Fools have no interest in understanding;     they only want to air their own opinions. 3  Doing wrong leads to disgrace,     and scandalous behavior brings contempt. 4  Wise words are like deep waters;     wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook. 5  It is...

Proverbs 17 NLT read aloud by Simon MacFarlane. 1  Better a dry crust eaten in peace     than a house filled with feasting—and conflict. 2  A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful son     and will share the inheritance of the master’s children. 3  Fire tests the purity of silver and gold,     but the Lord tests the heart. 4  Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip;     liars pay close a...

Proverbs 16 NLT read aloud by Simon MacFarlane. 1  We can make our own plans,     but the Lord gives the right answer. 2  People may be pure in their own eyes,     but the Lord examines their motives. 3  Commit your actions to the Lord,     and your plans will succeed. 4  The Lord has made everything for his own purposes,     even the wicked for a day of disaster. 5  The Lord detests the proud;   ...

Proverbs 15 NLT read aloud by Simon MacFarlane. 1  A gentle answer deflects anger,     but harsh words make tempers flare. 2  The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing,     but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness. 3  The Lord is watching everywhere,     keeping his eye on both the evil and the good. 4  Gentle words are a tree of life;     a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. 5  On...

Proverbs 14 NLT read aloud by Simon MacFarlane. 1  A wise woman builds her home,     but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands. 2  Those who follow the right path fear the Lord;     those who take the wrong path despise him. 3  A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him,     but the words of the wise keep them safe. 4  Without oxen a stable stays clean,     but you need a strong o...

Proverbs 13 NLT read aloud by Simon MacFarlane. 1  A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline;     a mocker refuses to listen to correction. 2  Wise words will win you a good meal,     but treacherous people have an appetite for violence. 3  Those who control their tongue will have a long life;     opening your mouth can ruin everything. 4  Lazy people want much but get little,     but those who w...

Proverbs 12 NLT read aloud by Simon MacFarlane. 1  To learn, you must love discipline;     it is stupid to hate correction. 2  The Lord approves of those who are good,     but he condemns those who plan wickedness. 3  Wickedness never brings stability,     but the godly have deep roots. 4  A worthy wife is a crown for her husband,     but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones. 5  The pla...

Proverbs 11 NLT read aloud by Simon MacFarlane. 1  The Lord detests the use of dishonest scales,     but he delights in accurate weights. 2  Pride leads to disgrace,     but with humility comes wisdom. 3  Honesty guides good people;     dishonesty destroys treacherous people. 4  Riches won’t help on the day of judgment,     but right living can save you from death. 5  The godly are directed by hon...

Proverbs 10 NLT read aloud by Simon MacFarlane. 1  The proverbs of Solomon: A wise child brings joy to a father;     a foolish child brings grief to a mother. 2  Tainted wealth has no lasting value,     but right living can save your life. 3  The Lord will not let the godly go hungry,     but he refuses to satisfy the craving of the wicked. 4  Lazy people are soon poor;     hard workers get rich....

Proverbs 9 (NLT) read aloud by Simon MacFarlane. 1  Wisdom has built her house;     she has carved its seven columns. 2  She has prepared a great banquet,     mixed the wines, and set the table. 3  She has sent her servants to invite everyone to come.     She calls out from the heights overlooking the city. 4  “Come in with me,” she urges the simple.     To those who lack good judgment, she says,...

Proverbs 8 NLT read aloud by Simon MacFarlane. 1  Listen as Wisdom calls out!     Hear as understanding raises her voice! 2  On the hilltop along the road,     she takes her stand at the crossroads. 3  By the gates at the entrance to the town,     on the road leading in, she cries aloud, 4  “I call to you, to all of you!     I raise my voice to all people. 5  You simple people, use good judgment....

Proverbs 7 NLT read aloud by Simon MacFarlane. 1  Follow my advice, my son;     always treasure my commands. 2  Obey my commands and live!     Guard my instructions as you guard your own eyes. 3  Tie them on your fingers as a reminder.     Write them deep within your heart. 4  Love wisdom like a sister;     make insight a beloved member of your family. 5  Let them protect you from an affair with a...