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Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 19 ERV

Podcast Introduction

Today is Poetry Thursday, and we’ll read Proverbs 19. I’m calling this episode “Foolishness, Lies, and the Need for God.”

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Summary

It is better to be poor and honest than to be a liar and a fool, especially when considering politicians whose corruption leads to wealth. In my opinion the decline in honest and wise politicians parallels the diminishing presence of God in public life, which has resulted in an abundance of foolishness and lies. We need to pray for justice and for individuals to turn away from wickedness and toward Him.

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Steve Webb 0:00He sees, he knows And he will repay.

Steve Webb 0:11Coming to you from Riverside, California. This is the Lifespring! One Year Bible And podcasting since 2004. I am your OG Godcaster. Steve Webb, I'm Happy to see you today. Thanks so much for being here. Today is poetry Thursday And we'll read Proverbs 19. Before we get started, let's have a word of prayer. Our gracious heavenly Father, we thank you for the book of Proverbs. Help us to gain your wisdom today as we read, help us to be wise And not foolish. I pray this in Jesus name. Amen. Okay, let's begin.

Steve Webb 0:47Proverbs chapter 19. It is better to be poor And honest than to be a liar And a fool. being excited about something is not enough. You must also know what you're doing. Don't rush into something or you might do it wrong. People ruin their lives with the foolish things they do. And then they blame the Lord for it. Wealth will bring you many friends, but become poor And your friends will leave you a witness who lies will be punished, that liar will not escape. Many people are nice to a generous person. Everyone wants to be friends with someone who gives gifts. If you are poor, your family will turn against you And your friends will avoid you even more. You might beg them for help, but no one will come to help you. Be a friend to yourself. Do all you can to be wise. Try hard to understand And you will be rewarded. a witness who lies will be punished, that liar will be destroyed. a fool should not be rich And a slave should not rule over princess. experience makes you more patient And you are most patient when you ignore results. The shouts of an angry king or like a roaring lion. But his kind words are like a gentle rain falling softly on the grass. a foolish son brings a flood of troubles to his father And a complaining wife is like the constant dripping of water. People receive houses in money from their parents, but a good wife is a gift from the Lord. Laziness brings on sleep And an appetite for rest brings on hunger. Obey the law in live, ignore it And die. giving help to the poor is like loaning money to the Lord. He will pay you back for your kindness. discipline your children while there is still hope. Avoiding it can be deadly. People who are quick to become angry must pay the price. Protect them from punishment And they become worse. listen to advice And accept discipline, then you too will become wise. People might make many plans. But what the Lord says is what will happen. People want a friend they can trust. It is better to be poor than to be a liar. Respect the Lord And you will have a good life,