Relaxing Reading Of Proverbs Ch 4 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 4.

Your life is at stake.

Verses 1-19.

Listen friends to some fatherly advice.

Sit up and take notice so you'll know how to live.

I'm giving you good counsel.

Don't let it go in one ear and out the other.

When I was a boy at my father's knee,

The pride and joy of my mother,

He would sit me down and drill me.

Take this to heart.

Do what I tell you.

Live.

Sell everything and buy wisdom.

Forge for understanding.

Don't forget one word.

Don't deviate an inch.

Never walk away from wisdom.

She guards your life.

Love her.

She keeps her eye on you.

Above all and before all,

Do this.

Get wisdom.

Write this at the top of your list.

Get understanding.

Throw your arms around her.

Believe me,

You won't regret it.

Never let her go.

She'll make your life glorious.

She'll garland your life with grace.

She'll festoon your days with beauty.

Dear friend,

Take my advice.

It will add years to your life.

I'm writing out clear direction to wisdom way.

I'm drawing a map to righteous road.

I don't want you ending up in blind alleys or wasting time making wrong turns.

Hold tight to good advice.

Don't relax your grip.

Guard it well.

Your life is at stake.

Don't take wicked bypass.

Don't so much as set foot on that road.

Stay clear of it.

Give it a wide berth,

Make a detour and be on your way.

Evil people are restless unless they're making trouble.

They can't get a good night's sleep unless they made life miserable for somebody.

Perversity is their food and drink.

Violence their drug of choice.

The way of right living,

People glow with light.

The longer they live,

The brighter they shine.

But the road of wrongdoing gets darker and darker.

Travelers can't see a thing.

They fall flat on their faces.

Learn it by heart verses 20 through 27.

Dear friend,

Listen well to my words.

Tune your ears to my voice.

Keep my message in plain view at all times.

Concentrate.

Learn it by heart.

Those who discover these words live,

Really live.

Body and soul,

They're bursting with health.

Keep vigilant watch of your heart.

That's where life starts.

Don't talk out of both sides of your mouth.

Avoid careless banter,

White lies and gossip.

Keep your eyes straight ahead.

Ignore all sideshow distractions.

Watch your step and the road will stretch out smooth before you.

Look neither right nor left.

Leave evil in the dust.

Reviews

Thank you for this.
God’s word is so powerful. it is alive and active and sharper than any two edged sword.
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This version makes the advice very clear. Thank you