Dad Reads the Word

By Sam Gardner

I’m a Dad, and I’m reading through the Bible and recording it for others. My goal is share periodic reading and insights on the Word and life.

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September 20, 2026Proverbs 10: The proverbs of Solomon begin
In Proverbs 10, the proverbs of Solomon begin:
The long discourses of chapters 1–9 give way to short, two-line sayings, each contrasting the wise and the foolish. It opens, "A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother."
Much of the chapter is about speech—the wise guard their words, while too much talk leads to sin: "he who restrains his lips does wisely."
Hard work brings provision, while laziness brings poverty.
Integrity keeps a person secure—"He who walks blamelessly walks surely."
Real blessing comes from the LORD, not from scheming: "The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it."
Memory Verse:
Proverbs 10:22 'Yahweh’s blessing brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it. '
Scripture reading is from the World English Bible.
Music: "Way to Dream" by Keys of Moon — licensed under CC BY 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)
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6min
September 15, 2026Proverbs 9: Two invitations from Wisdom and Folly
In Proverbs 9, Wisdom and Folly are set side by side:
Wisdom builds her house, prepares a feast, and calls from the heights of the city, inviting the simple to come eat and "leave your simple ways, and live."
The mocker resents being rebuked, while the wise person welcomes it.
Proverb's central theme is reiterated—"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom."
Folly & Wisdom both offer a path, both offer an invitation: the difference is where their path leads—Wisdom's path leads to life, Folly's path leads to death.
Memory Verse: Proverbs 9:10
The fear of Yahweh (the LORD) is the beginning of wisdom.
The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Scripture reading is from the World English Bible.
Music: "Way to Dream" by Keys of Moon — licensed under CC BY 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)
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5min
September 13, 2026Proverbs 8: Wisdom calls from the streets
In Proverbs 8, we hear from the personification of Wisdom.
Wisdom calls out from the streets, it is not secret or hidden knowledge
Wisdom is more valuable than any earthly possession
Being wise means fearing the Lord and hating evil
Wisdom existed from the beginning and is something that is created by God
Finding Wisdom bring God's favor, but rejecting wisdom leads to harm
The Bible translation used is from the World English Bible
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6min
September 11, 2026 Proverbs 7: Avoid being seduced
Proverbs 7 is a stark warning to avoid sexual immorality and adultery. It describes a tale of seduction that leads to destruction.
Memory verse:
Proverbs 7:1
My son, keep my words.
Lay up my commandments within you

Scripture reading is from the World English Bible.
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5min
January 28, 2025Proverbs 6: Some "don'ts" -- surety for another, laziness, devious scheming, being generally wicked, and adultery
Back after a (too) long hiatus.
6 main things to avoid are presented in Proverbs 6, along with the potential consequences if you choose no to:
Don't be surety for your neighbor
Don't be lazy
Don't be a devious schemer that causes trouble among other
Don't do what God hates
Don't forget the wisdom you have learned
Don't commit adultery
Scripture reading is from the World English Bible.
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9min
August 12, 2024 Proverbs 5: Avoid adultery and sexual immorality
Proverbs 5 is description using vivid verbal imagery of what sexual immorality truly is and its consequences. The call to the young man is avoid adultery and find and be committed to and captivated solely by a loving wife.
Memory Verse: Proverbs 5:20-21
For why should you, my son, be captivated with an adulteress?
Why embrace the bosom of another?
For the ways of man are before Yahweh’s eyes.
He examines all his paths.
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5min
August 11, 2024 Proverbs 4 -- Father's want their children to gain wisdom
Proverbs 4 is a father's call to his child to gain wisdom. It expounds upon the value and benefit of wisdom and contrasts it with the path and actions of those who reject wisdom and embrace evil.

Memory Verse: Proverbs 4:7 (WEB)
Wisdom is supreme.
Get wisdom.
Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
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4min
March 25, 2024 Proverbs 3 - Wisdom is more valuable than any earthly good
In Proverbs 3, there are many short and important wisdom statements about what to value highly (wisdom over wealth, giving over hoarding, kindness over selfishness, good over evil), and many contrasting statements about the blessings of following wisdom and the consequences of not doing so.
Memory Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6 (WEB):
Trust in Yahweh with all your heart,
and don’t lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight.
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4min
March 16, 2024 Proverbs 2: Seek Wisdom that Come From God
In Proverbs 2, wisdom is described as being a guard against following the path of evil. Seeking out and listening to wisdom is akin to seeking out and listening to God, the true source of wisdom
Key verse: Proverbs 2:6 (WEB)
"For Yahweh (the LORD) gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding."

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4min
March 16, 2024 Proverbs 1: Wisdom
Proverbs is a book of wisdom. In this chapter, Proverbs 1, its stated purpose is to give instruction to young people on "wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity". It also describes and contrasts the call of wisdom and the call of sin.
Memory Verse: Proverbs 1:10 (WEB)
"My son, if sinners entice you, don’t consent."
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7min

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