Proverbs Chapter 26 (NLT)

Scripture Reading (0:00–2:41):

A full reading of Proverbs chapter 26 from the New Living Translation.

Special thanks to Alejandra Bravo for providing today’s Scripture reading.

Reflection Questions (2:43–5:29):

Key Scripture 1 — Proverbs 26:11

“As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his foolishness.”

Question: God, how can I be a person who truly learns from my mistakes so that I don’t keep repeating what I’ve done out of foolishness?

Key Scripture 2 — Proverbs 26:18–19

“Just as damaging as a madman shooting a deadly weapon is someone who lies to a friend and then says, ‘I was only joking.’”

Question: God, how can I learn to honor you even through my humor, so that even as I joke, your love is still demonstrated?

Prayer (5:30–6:58):

From the Book of Common Prayer — originally written by Thomas Aquinas:

“Give me, O Lord, a steadfast heart which no unworthy thought can drag down; an unconquered heart which no tribulation can wear out; an upright heart which no unworthy purpose can tempt aside. Bestow upon me understanding to know you, diligence to seek you, wisdom to find you, and faithfulness that may finally embrace you. Amen.”

Outro (6:59–7:36):

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