Relaxing Reading Of Proverbs Ch 17 MSG Version

King Solomon was attributed as the principal writer of the book of Proverbs (Old Testament book) and is often referred to as the wisest and wealthiest man to have ever lived. This book is frequently spoken of as a book of "wisdom," for it contains practical ways to deal with the nuance and art of life. In total, this sacred book consists of 31 chapters, which allows one to easily meditate on one chapter per day for a month's duration.

Soak, relax, and meditate on this ancient text as I read to you the book of Proverbs. Best listened to with headphones.

Transcript

Proverbs chapter 17,

28 verses.

A whack on the head of a fool.

Verses 1 through 16.

A mill of bread and water and contented peace is better than a banquet spices with quarrels.

A wise servant takes charge of a unruly child and is honored as one of the family.

As silver in a crucible and gold in a pan,

So our lives are refined by God.

Evil people relish malicious conversations.

The ears of liars itch for dirty gossip.

Whoever mocks poor,

People insult their creator.

Gloating over misfortune is a punishable crime.

All people are distinguished by grandchildren.

Children take pride in their parents.

We don't expect eloquence from fools,

Nor do we expect lies from our leaders.

Receiving a gift is like getting a rare gemstone.

Any way you look at it,

You see beauty reflected.

Overlook an unfit and bond a friendship.

Fasten on to a slight and goodbye friend.

A quiet rebuke to a person of a good sense does more than whack on the head of a fool.

Criminals out looking for nothing but trouble won't have to wait long.

They'll need it coming and going.

Better to meet a grizzly robbed of her cubs than a fool hellbent on folly.

Those who return evil for good will meet their own evil returning.

The start of a quarrel is like a leak in a dam,

So stop it before it bursts.

Whitewashing bad people and throwing mud on good people are equally important to God.

What's this?

Fools out shopping for wisdom?

They wouldn't recognize it if they saw it.

One who knows much says little,

Verses 17 through 28.

Friends love through all kinds of weather.

And families stick together in all kinds of trouble.

It's stupid to try to get something for nothing or run up huge bills you can never pay.

The person who courts and marries trouble.

Build a wall,

Invite a burglar.

A bad motive can't achieve a good end.

Double talk brings you double trouble.

Having a fool for a child is misery.

It's no fun being the parent of a dolt.

A cheerful disposition is good for your health.

Gloom and doom leave you bone tired.

A wicked takes pride under the table.

They show nothing but contempt for justice.

The perceptive find wisdom in their own front yard.

Fools look for it everywhere but right there.

A surely stupid child is sheer pain to a father.

A bitter pill for a mother to swallow.

It's wrong to penalize good behavior or make good citizens pay for the crimes of others.

The one who knows much says little.

An understanding person remains calm.

Even dentists keep quiet or are thought to be wise.

As long as they keep their mouth shut,

They're smart.

End of chapter.