Relaxing Reading Of Proverbs Ch 18 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.

Please note: This track may include some explicit language.

Transcript

Proverbs chapter 18,

24 verses.

Words kill,

Words give life.

Verses 1 through 24.

Loners who care only for themselves spit on the common good.

Fools care nothing for a thoughtful discourse.

All they do is run off at the mouth.

When wickedness arrives,

Shame's not far behind.

Contempt for life is contemptible.

Many words rush along like rivers in a flood,

But deep wisdom flows up from artesian springs.

It's not right to go easy on the guilty or come down hard on the innocent.

The words of a fool start fights.

Do him a favor and gag him.

Fools are undone by their big mouths.

Their souls are crushed by their words.

Listening to gossip is like eating cheap candy.

Do you really want junk like that in your belly?

Slack habits and sloppy work are as bad as vandalism.

God's name is a place of protection.

Good people can run there and be safe.

The rich think their wealth protects them.

They imagine themselves safe behind it.

Pride first,

Then the crash.

But humility is a precursor to honor.

Answering before listening is both stupid and rude.

A healthy spirit conquers adversity.

But what can you do when the spirit is crushed?

Wise men and women are always learning,

Always listening for fresh insights.

A gift gets attention.

It buys the attention of eminent people.

The first speech in a court case is always convincing until the cross-examination starts.

You may have to draw strings when faced with a tough decision.

Do a favor and win a friend forever.

Nothing can untie that bond.

Words satisfy the mind as much as fruit does the stomach.

Good talk is as gratifying as a good harvest.

Words kill.

Words give life.

They are either poison or fruit.

You choose.

Find a good spouse,

You find a good life,

And even more,

The favor of God.

The poor speak in soft supplications,

The rich bark out answers.

Friends come and friends go,

But a true friend sticks by you like family.

End of chapter.

Reviews

Words are powerful indeed!
May we choose carefully🙏