proverbs

Proverbs 22: What Will They Say?

Transcript Podcast Introduction Our reading today Proverbs 22. After the reading, I’ll have some comments for you. I’m calling today’s episode “What Will They Say?”   Comments on Proverbs 22 You should want a good name more than you want great riches. To be highly respected is better than having silver or gold. My wife,…

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Proverbs 20-21: Avoiding Strife

Transcript Podcast Introduction Our reading today Proverbs 20-21. After the reading, I’ll have some comments for you. I’m calling today’s episode “Avoiding Strife.”   Comments on Proverbs 20-21 Just a few comments today. Most of the verses, or proverbs, speak for themselves. They just need to be rolled over in our minds and made a…

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Proverbs 19: Justice

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today we will read Proverbs 19. I’ll have some comments after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “Justice.”   Comments on Proverbs 19 It’s hard to avoid zeroing in on the topic of foolishness in this chapter, especially considering the shape of happenings around the world, and in the US.  Foolishness…

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Proverbs 17-18: The Best Medicine

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today we will read Proverbs 17-18. I’ll have comments on both chapters after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “The Best Medicine.” Comments on Proverbs 17 Verse 3 A crucible for silver, and a smelter for gold, and the Lord is the tester of hearts. Silver and gold are purified in the fire. All…

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Proverbs 14-15: Shelter From the Storm

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today our reading is Proverbs 14-15. Afterwards, I’ll have some thoughts to share with you, and I’m calling today’s episode “Shelter From the Storm.” Comments on In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence and his children have a refuge. In doing background study on these chapters that are so full…

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Proverbs 13: It’s A Good Thing!

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today our reading is Proverbs 13. Afterwards, I’ll have some thoughts to share with you, and I’m calling today’s episode “It’s A Good Thing!” Comments on Proverbs 13 One of the themes in chapter 13 is industriousness. There is a tremendous value in hard work and applying yourself to supporting yourself and your …

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Proverbs 11-12: A Truncated Episode

Transcript Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Proverbs 11-12. This is a short episode. No comments. Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 11 GNT; Ch. 12 CEB Support Please remember that this is a listener supported show. Your support of any amount is needed and very much appreciated. Find out how by clicking…

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Proverbs 10: Knowing When To Be Quiet

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today we’ll read Proverbs 10. Afterwards, I’ll have some thoughts to share with you. I’m calling today’s episode “Knowing When To Be Quiet.” Comments on Proverbs 10 There were a lot of topics in this chapter, weren’t there? Where to focus for today? How about this. One thought that comes up repeatedly for…

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Proverbs 8-9: I’m Not A Smart Man

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today we’ll read Proverbs 8-9, after which I have some comments on both chapters. I’m calling today’s episode “I’m Not A Smart Man.” Comments on Proverbs 8-9 Wisdom is again personified in this chapter as a woman. And here she calls out from the hilltops, at the crossroads, at the entrance to…

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Proverbs 7: It’ll Put Your Eye Out

Transcript Episode transcript here. Podcast Introduction Comments on Proverbs 7 I like what Solomon said in verse two of chapter seven: Be as careful to follow my teaching as you are to protect your eyes. I had a very scary experience with my eyesight a few years ago. The lovely lady LeeAnn and I had…

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