Daily Proverbs Podcast

Proverbs 11   New Living Translation (NLT) 11  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 h...

The Proverbs of Solomon 10  The proverbs of Solomon: A wise child [ a ]  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. 5  A wise...

Proverbs 9   New Living Translation (NLT) 9  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, 5 ...

Proverbs 8   New Living Translation (NLT) Wisdom Calls for a Hearing 8  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 p...

Another Warning about Immoral Women 7  Follow my advice, my son;      always treasure my commands. 2  Obey my commands and live!      Guard my instructions as you guard your own eyes. [ a ] 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 an...

Proverbs 6   New Living Translation (NLT) Lessons for Daily Life 6  My child, [ a ]  if you have put up security for a friend's debt      or agreed to guarantee the debt of a stranger— 2  if you have trapped yourself by your agreement      and are caught by what you said— 3  follow my advice and save yourself,      for you have placed yourself at your friend's mercy. Now swallow your pride;      g...

Proverbs 5 5  My son, pay attention to my wisdom;      listen carefully to my wise counsel. 2  Then you will show discernment,      and your lips will express what you've learned. 3  For the lips of an immoral woman are as sweet as honey,      and her mouth is smoother than oil. 4  But in the end she is as bitter as poison,      as dangerous as a double-edged sword. 5  Her feet go down to death;  ...

Proverbs 4   The New Living Translation (NLT) A Father's Advice. 4  My children, [ a ]  listen when your father corrects you.      Pay attention and learn good judgment, 2  for I am giving you good guidance.      Don't turn away from my instructions. 3  For I, too, was once my father's son,      tenderly loved as my mother's only child. 4  My father taught me, "Take my words to heart.      Follow...

Proverbs 3   New Living Translation (NLT) Trusting in the  Lord 3  My child, [ a ]  never forget the things I have taught you.      Store my commands in your heart. 2  If you do this, you will live many years,      and your life will be satisfying. 3  Never let loyalty and kindness leave you!      Tie them around your neck as a reminder.      Write them deep within your heart. 4  Then you will fin...

Proverbs 2   New Living Translation (NLT) The Benefits of Wisdom 2  My child, [ a ]  listen to what I say,      and treasure my commands. 2  Tune your ears to wisdom,      and concentrate on understanding. 3  Cry out for insight,      and ask for understanding. 4  Search for them as you would for silver;      seek them like hidden treasures. 5  Then you will understand what it means to fear the  L...

Proverbs 1. The Purpose of Proverbs 1  These are the proverbs of Solomon, David's son, king of Israel. 2  Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline,      to help them understand the insights of the wise. 3  Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives,      to help them do what is right, just, and fair. 4  These proverbs will give insight to the simple,   ...

30  The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh contain this message. [ a ] I am weary, O God;      I am weary and worn out, O God. [ b ] 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 oceans in his cloak?      Who ha...

Proverbs 29   New Living Translation (NLT) 29  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 stabili...

Proverbs 28   New Living Translation (NLT) 28  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...

27  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 open rebuke      is better than hidde...

Proverbs 26   New Living Translation (NLT) 26  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 y...

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Proverbs 24   New Living Translation (NLT) 24  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, [ a ]   ...

Proverbs 23   New Living Translation (NLT) 23  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...

Proverbs 22   New Living Translation (NLT) 22  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...