WEBVTT - Proverbs 14

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<v Speaker 1>You're listening to the Chapter a Day Audio Bible. I'm

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<v Speaker 1>John Stangey, and today we're in Proverbs chapter fourteen, and

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<v Speaker 1>we'll be reading from the New Living Translation. A wise

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<v Speaker 1>woman builds her home, but a foolishwoman tears it down

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<v Speaker 1>with her own hands. Those who follow the right path

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<v Speaker 1>fear the Lord, those who take the wrong path despise him.

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<v Speaker 1>A fool's proud talk becomes a rod that beats him,

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<v Speaker 1>but the words of the wise keep them safe. Without oxen,

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<v Speaker 1>a stable stays clean, but you need a strong ox

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<v Speaker 1>for a large harvest. An honest witness does not lie.

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<v Speaker 1>A false witness breathes lies. A mocker seeks wisdom and

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<v Speaker 1>never finds it. But knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.

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<v Speaker 1>Stay away from fools, for you won't find knowledge on

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<v Speaker 1>their lips. The prudent understand where they are going, but

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<v Speaker 1>fools deceive themselves. Fools make fun of guilt, but the

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<v Speaker 1>godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation. Each heart knows its

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<v Speaker 1>own bitterness, and no one else can fully share its joy.

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<v Speaker 1>The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the

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<v Speaker 1>tent of the godly will flourish. There is a path

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<v Speaker 1>before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.

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<v Speaker 1>Laughter can conceal a heavy heart, but when the laughter ends,

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<v Speaker 1>the grief remains. Sliders get what they deserve. Good people

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<v Speaker 1>receive their reward. Only simpletons believe everything they're told. The

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<v Speaker 1>prudent carefully consider their steps. The wise are cautious and

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<v Speaker 1>avoid danger. Fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence. Short tempered

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<v Speaker 1>people do foolish things, and schemers are hated. Simpletons are

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<v Speaker 1>clothed with foolishness, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

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<v Speaker 1>Evil people will bow before good people. The wicked will

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<v Speaker 1>bow at the gates of the godly. The poor are

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<v Speaker 1>despised even by their neighbors, while the rich have many friends.

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<v Speaker 1>It is a sin to belittle one's neighbor. Blessed are

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<v Speaker 1>those who help the poor. If you plan to do evil,

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<v Speaker 1>you will be lost. If you play and to do good,

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<v Speaker 1>you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness. Work brings profit,

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<v Speaker 1>but mere talk leads to poverty. Wealth is a crown

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<v Speaker 1>for the wives. The effort of fools yields only foolishness.

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<v Speaker 1>A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is

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<v Speaker 1>a traitor. Those who fear the Lord are secure he

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<v Speaker 1>will be a refuge for their children. Fear of the

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<v Speaker 1>Lord is a life giving fountain. It offers escape from

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<v Speaker 1>the snares of death. A growing population is a king's glory.

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<v Speaker 1>A prince without subjects has nothing. People with understanding control

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<v Speaker 1>their anger. A hot temper shows great foolishness. A peaceful

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<v Speaker 1>heart leads to a healthy body. Jealousy is like cancer

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<v Speaker 1>in the bones. Those who oppress the poor insult their maker,

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<v Speaker 1>but helping the poor honors him. The wicked are crushed

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<v Speaker 1>by disaster, but the godly have a refuge when they die.

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<v Speaker 1>Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart. Wisdom is not

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<v Speaker 1>found among fools. Godliness makes a nation great, but sin

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<v Speaker 1>is a disgrace to any people. A king rejoices in

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<v Speaker 1>wise servants, but is angry with those who disgrace him.

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<v Speaker 1>Let's pray, Lord, we thank you for your word, and

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<v Speaker 1>we thank you for the privilege of being able to

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<v Speaker 1>look at it together today. And we thank you, Lord

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<v Speaker 1>for the reminders that were given in this particular chapter

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<v Speaker 1>to look after the poor, to meet their needs, as

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<v Speaker 1>you give us the ability to do so, and to

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<v Speaker 1>be people who practice righteousness and wisdom. As you grant it, Lord,

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<v Speaker 1>we know that in the earthly ministry of your son

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<v Speaker 1>Jesus Christ, we see his compassion for the poor, and

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<v Speaker 1>likewise we're reminded in the Gospels of the fact that

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<v Speaker 1>on our own we are in spiritual poverty, and we

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<v Speaker 1>have a spiritual need that can only be fulfilled and

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<v Speaker 1>met by Jesus Christ. So, Lord, as we trust in

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<v Speaker 1>your son Jesus Christ, we pray Lord that we would

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<v Speaker 1>apply the truth of the Gospel in all of our

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<v Speaker 1>interactions and in all of our dealings and in our

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<v Speaker 1>mindset to others who have great needs. We're thankful, Lord

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<v Speaker 1>for the ways that You've blessed us, and we pray

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<v Speaker 1>that we would use the blessings that You've entrusted to

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<v Speaker 1>us to bless others as well. We love you, Lord,

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<v Speaker 1>we thank you for your presence with us today, and

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<v Speaker 1>we pray this all in Jesus' name. Amen.