It seems like Proverbs 16 has all the hard verses! This is a longer video, because I didn't want to skip over any of those difficult parts. I don't have all the answers, but let's pursue right understanding together!! And please let me know in the comments what you learned, what else you noticed, what other questions you might have, other verses that might apply -- I'd love to hear from you!

00:00 Intro

00:44 Reading Proverbs 16

04:46 Encouragement for difficult verses

05:32 Proverbs 16: 1-3 Reply of the tongue? (v1); Plans will be achieved? (v3)

13:33 Proverbs 16: 4-6 The Lord made the wicked? (v4); We can turn away from evil (v6)

20:43 Proverbs 16: 7-9 Peace with our enemies? (v7); The Lord determines our steps? (v9)

26:03 Proverbs 16: 10-15 Expectations of rulers

30:56 Proverbs 16: 16-20 The value of wisdom

36:24 Proverbs 16: 21-25 A fountain of life (v22); the way of death (v25)

43:52 Proverbs 16: 26-30 What are we hungry for? (v26)

50:15 Proverbs 16: 31-33 Gray hair is glorious (v31); Should we use dice to make decisions?? (v33)

57:13 Conclusion

How to Understand the Book of Proverbs Correctly

https://youtu.be/din8-ZzaVhY

Verse 25: How can we know the right way, when the wrong way can seem right? This may help explain: "Proverbs 3:5-6 A Deep Dive into a Well-Known Passage"

https://morethanthismess.com/2024/03/20/proverbs-35-6-a-deep-dive-into-a-well-known-passage/

Verse 33: Mike Winger: Q&A about casting lots

https://biblethinker.org/clip-search/?q=casting%20lots

Wisdom Series (Proverbs) on the blog:

https://morethanthismess.com/the-lord-gives-wisdom

"Bible Study Basics" Blog Series:

https://morethanthismess.com/2025/08/29/bible-study-basics-part-one/

Proverbs Chapter a Day Playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADknl3H78jw10rbK-jyXkOok4uVa_muJ&si=VeJdxHq9L8qzI94X

My website:

https://MoreThanThisMess.com

Berean Standard Bible: The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB is produced in cooperation with Bible Hub, Discovery Bible, OpenBible.com, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. This text of God's Word has been dedicated to the public domain.

God acknowledges our emotions -- but doesn't want them to be in charge of us! We don't have to pretend things are fine when they're not, but we do have hope to hold on to. Read with me through Proverbs chapter 15! Let me know in the comments what you learned, what else you noticed, what questions you might have -- I'd love to hear from you!

00:00 Intro

00:43 Reading Proverbs 15

04:35 Proverbs 15: 1-5 A gentle answer (v1)

10:41 Proverbs 15: 6-10 Spread knowledge (v7)

17:10 Proverbs 15: 11-15 Shaped by what we seek (v14); God sees our emotions (v13, 15)

26:03 Proverbs 15: 16-20 Everything's hard for a slacker (v19)

29:42 Proverbs 15: 21-25 Watch what you take joy in (v21, 23)

34:34 Proverbs 15: 26-30 The Lord is far from the wicked (v29)

39:23 Proverbs 15: 31-33 Ignoring discipline = despising yourself (v32); Humility before honor (v33)

42:22 Conclusion

My website:

https://MoreThanThisMess.com

Why Does Sin Earn Death?" Blog Post

https://morethanthismess.com/2023/11/30/why-does-sin-earn-death/

How to Understand the Book of Proverbs Correctly

https://youtu.be/din8-ZzaVhY

Wisdom Series (Proverbs) on the blog:

https://morethanthismess.com/the-lord-gives-wisdom

"Bible Study Basics" Blog Series:

https://morethanthismess.com/2025/08/29/bible-study-basics-part-one/

Proverbs Chapter a Day Playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADknl3H78jw10rbK-jyXkOok4uVa_muJ&si=VeJdxHq9L8qzI94X

Berean Standard Bible: The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB is produced in cooperation with Bible Hub, Discovery Bible, OpenBible.com, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. This text of God's Word has been dedicated to the public domain.

God acknowledges that life is messy. But some mess is worthwhile, and even good! Read with me through Proverbs chapter 14! Let me know in the comments what you learned, what else you noticed, what questions you might have -- I'd love to hear from you!

00:00 Intro

00:39 Reading Proverbs 14

04:53 Proverbs 14: 1-5 Life is messy (v4)

09:59 Proverbs 14: 6-10 Fools don't know they're foolish (v8)

16:32 Proverbs 14: 11-15 Don't be gullible (v15)

21:00 Proverbs 14: 16-20 The prudent are crowned with knowledge (v18)

25:11 Proverbs 14: 21-25 Truth matters (v25)

28:51 Proverbs 14: 26-30 A quick temper is foolish (v29)

34:25 Proverbs 14: 31-35 Wisdom is available to all (v33)

40:07 Conclusion

My website: https://MoreThanThisMess.com

How to Understand the Book of Proverbs Correctly

https://youtu.be/din8-ZzaVhY

Wisdom Series (Proverbs) on the blog:

https://morethanthismess.com/the-lord-gives-wisdom

"Bible Study Basics" Blog Series: https://morethanthismess.com/2025/08/29/bible-study-basics-part-one/

Proverbs Chapter a Day Playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADknl3H78jw10rbK-jyXkOok4uVa_muJ&si=VeJdxHq9L8qzI94X

Berean Standard Bible: The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB is produced in cooperation with Bible Hub, Discovery Bible, OpenBible.com, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. This text of God's Word has been dedicated to the public domain.

Wisdom protects us! And the Lord gives satisfaction to those who look to Him and walk in His ways. Read with me through Proverbs chapter 13! Let me know in the comments what else you noticed and what questions you might have.

00:00 Intro

00:50 Reading Proverbs 13

03:53 Proverbs 13: 1-5 Sluggards want but won't work (v4)

08:53 Proverbs 13: 6-10 Wisdom protects, sin attacks (v6)

13:54 Proverbs 13: 11-15

18:01 Proverbs 13: 16-20

23:50 Proverbs 13: 21-25 God provides contentment (v25)

32:40 Conclusion

My website: https://MoreThanThisMess.com

Wisdom Series (Proverbs) on the blog:

https://morethanthismess.com/the-lord-gives-wisdom

"Bible Study Basics" Blog Series: https://morethanthismess.com/2025/08/29/bible-study-basics-part-one/

Proverbs Chapter a Day Playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADknl3H78jw10rbK-jyXkOok4uVa_muJ&si=VeJdxHq9L8qzI94X

Berean Standard Bible: The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB is produced in cooperation with Bible Hub, Discovery Bible, OpenBible.com, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. This text of God's Word has been dedicated to the public domain.

Even in the midst of telling us how to live, God cares about our anxiety. ❤️‍🩹 Read with me through Proverbs chapter 12! Let me know in the comments what else you noticed and what other questions you might have.

00:00 Intro

00:37 Reading Proverbs 12

04:05 Proverbs 12: 1-4 Root of the righteous (v3)

13:25 Proverbs 12: 5-8

17:23 Proverbs 12: 9-12 When "kindness" is cruel (v10); fruit of the righteous (v12)

24:43 Proverbs 12: 13-16 More fruit of the righteous (v14)

28:21 Proverbs 12: 17-20

31:34 Proverbs 12: 21-24

35:46 Proverbs 12: 25-28 God cares about our anxiety (v25)

43:43 Conclusion

My website: https://MoreThanThisMess.com

How does God define harm? "Dwell Secure, Without Dread (Proverbs 1:32-33)" blog post:

https://morethanthismess.com/2025/04/02/dwellsecurewithoutdread-proverbs132-33/

Why Does Sin Earn Death? Blog post with free printable:

https://morethanthismess.com/2023/11/30/why-does-sin-earn-death/

Wisdom Series (Proverbs) on the blog:

https://morethanthismess.com/the-lord-gives-wisdom

"Bible Study Basics" Blog Series: https://morethanthismess.com/2025/08/29/bible-study-basics-part-one/

Proverbs Chapter a Day Playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADknl3H78jw10rbK-jyXkOok4uVa_muJ&si=VeJdxHq9L8qzI94X

Berean Standard Bible: The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB is produced in cooperation with Bible Hub, Discovery Bible, OpenBible.com, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. This text of God's Word has been dedicated to the public domain.

God's ways are objectively good and objectively helpful for us -- and anything outside His ways is objectively harmful. Read with me through Proverbs chapter 11! Let me know in the comments what else you noticed and what other questions you might have.

00:00 Intro

00:35 Reading Proverbs 11

04:34 Proverbs 11: 1-6

13:09 Proverbs 11: 7-12

18:14 Proverbs 11: 13-18

23:44 Proverbs 11: 19-24

32:07 Proverbs 11: 25-31

37:53 Conclusion

My website: https://MoreThanThisMess.com

Wisdom Series (Proverbs) on the blog:

https://morethanthismess.com/the-lord-gives-wisdom

"Bible Study Basics" Blog Series: https://morethanthismess.com/2025/08/29/bible-study-basics-part-one/

Proverbs Chapter a Day Playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADknl3H78jw10rbK-jyXkOok4uVa_muJ&si=VeJdxHq9L8qzI94X

Berean Standard Bible: The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB is produced in cooperation with Bible Hub, Discovery Bible, OpenBible.com, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. This text of God's Word has been dedicated to the public domain.

Read with me through Proverbs chapter 10! Let me know in the comments what else you noticed and what other questions you might have.

00:00 Intro

00:38 Reading Proverbs 10

04:23 Intro to Chapter 10 (& future chapters)

05:23 Proverbs 10: 1-8

11:33 Proverbs 10: 9-16

20:06 Proverbs 10: 17-24

27:12 Proverbs 10: 25-32

33:54 Conclusion

My website: https://MoreThanThisMess.com

Wisdom Series (Proverbs) on the blog:

https://morethanthismess.com/the-lord-gives-wisdom

"Bible Study Basics" Blog Series:

https://morethanthismess.com/2025/08/29/bible-study-basics-part-one/

Proverbs Chapter a Day Playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADknl3H78jw10rbK-jyXkOok4uVa_muJ&si=VeJdxHq9L8qzI94X

Berean Standard Bible: The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB is produced in cooperation with Bible Hub, Discovery Bible, OpenBible.com, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. This text of God's Word has been dedicated to the public domain.

Read with me through Proverbs chapter 9! Let me know in the comments what else you noticed and what other questions you might have.

00:00 Intro | Why the BSB?

02:25 Reading Proverbs 9

04:16 Brief recap of Proverbs 1-9: "Why wisdom?"

05:14 Proverbs 9: 1-6 Wisdom personified -- she invites everyone

10:36 Proverbs 9: 7-9 Reproof & correction: how do you respond?

16:04 Proverbs 9: 10-12 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom

20:10 Proverbs 9: 13-18 Foolishness personified -- she invites everyone, too

26:41 Conclusion

My website: https://MoreThanThisMess.com

"A Little About Bible Translations & Quotes" blog post:

https://morethanthismess.com/2024/02/05/a-little-about-bible-translations-and-quotes/

"An Offer of Total Satisfaction (Favorite Scriptures: Isaiah 55:1-3)" blog post:

https://morethanthismess.com/2020/11/25/favorite-scriptures-isaiah-551-3

"“Whoever is Simple, Let Him Turn In Here!” Wisdom or Foolishness? How to Tell (Proverbs 9)" blog post:

https://morethanthismess.com/2025/01/13/whoever-is-simple-let-him-turn-in-here-wisdom-or-foolishness-how-to-tell-proverbs-9

Wisdom Series (Proverbs) on the blog:

https://morethanthismess.com/the-lord-gives-wisdom

"Bible Study Basics" Blog Series: https://morethanthismess.com/2025/08/29/bible-study-basics-part-one/

Proverbs Chapter a Day Playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADknl3H78jw10rbK-jyXkOok4uVa_muJ&si=VeJdxHq9L8qzI94X

Berean Standard Bible: The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB is produced in cooperation with Bible Hub, Discovery Bible, OpenBible.com, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. This text of God's Word has been dedicated to the public domain.

Read with me through Proverbs chapter 8! Let me know in the comments what else you noticed and what other questions you might have.

00:00 Intro

00:39 Reading Proverbs 8

04:08 Proverbs 8: 1-4 Wisdom calls to everyone

05:06 Proverbs 8: 5-11 The value & goodness of wisdom

16:53 Proverbs 8: 12-16 To fear the Lord is to hate evil

21:16 Proverbs 8: 17-21 The inheritance of wisdom

27:12 Proverbs 8: 22-31 The Lord used wisdom in creation

32:47 Proverbs 8: 32-36 Wisdom is a blessing -- prioritize it!

36:46 Conclusion

My website: https://MoreThanThisMess.com

Evidence for the Bible playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHuhA0RPKZFHVcjIMN_-F596

The Argument for God's Existence Based on Design (Teleological Argument):

J. Warner Wallace -- "Why the Appearance of Design in Biology is Best Explained by the Existence of God":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmpVl8W3hig

William Lane Craig -- "The Fine-Tuning of the Universe":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE76nwimuT0&t=2s

Wisdom Series (Proverbs) on the blog:

https://morethanthismess.com/the-lord-gives-wisdom

"Bible Study Basics" Blog Series:

https://morethanthismess.com/2025/08/29/bible-study-basics-part-one/

Proverbs Chapter a Day Playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADknl3H78jw10rbK-jyXkOok4uVa_muJ&si=VeJdxHq9L8qzI94X

Berean Standard Bible: The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB is produced in cooperation with Bible Hub, Discovery Bible, OpenBible.com, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. This text of God's Word has been dedicated to the public domain.

Read with me through Proverbs chapter 7! Let me know in the comments what else you noticed and what other questions you might have.

00:00 Intro

00:40 Reading Proverbs 7

03:08 Proverbs 7: 1-5 Stay close to wisdom (and why)

05:45 Proverbs 7: 6-11 The cautionary tale begins: toying with temptation

11:43 Proverbs 7: 10-20 Temptation lurks & pounces

16:55 Proverbs 7: 21 Don't be persuadable when it comes to sin

18:26 Proverbs 7: 22-27 Sin leads only to death

22:03 Conclusion

My website: MoreThanThisMess.com

Why Does Sin Earn Death? Blog post with free printable: https://morethanthismess.com/2023/11/30/why-does-sin-earn-death/

Wisdom Series (Proverbs) on the blog:

https://morethanthismess.com/the-lord-gives-wisdom

"Bible Study Basics" Blog Series: https://morethanthismess.com/2025/08/29/bible-study-basics-part-one/

Proverbs Chapter a Day Playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADknl3H78jw10rbK-jyXkOok4uVa_muJ&si=VeJdxHq9L8qzI94X

Berean Standard Bible: The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB is produced in cooperation with Bible Hub, Discovery Bible, OpenBible.com, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. This text of God's Word has been dedicated to the public domain.