WEBVTT NOTE This file was generated by Descript 00:00:00.030 --> 00:00:02.870 Henry: Welcome To Immerse: The Daily Bible Reading Experience. 00:00:02.980 --> 00:00:04.210 Day three hundred and six. 00:00:04.552 --> 00:00:10.492 The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the Godly are as bold as lions. 00:00:11.512 --> 00:00:17.992 When there is a moral rot within a nation, its government tops easily, but wise and 00:00:17.992 --> 00:00:20.152 knowledgeable leaders bring stability. 00:00:21.252 --> 00:00:25.012 A poor person who oppresses the poor is like a pounding 00:00:25.012 --> 00:00:27.052 rain that destroys the crops. 00:00:28.087 --> 00:00:30.667 To reject the law is to praise the wicked. 00:00:31.207 --> 00:00:33.157 To obey the law is to fight them. 00:00:34.177 --> 00:00:39.667 Evil people don't understand justice, but those who follow the Lord understand 00:00:39.667 --> 00:00:45.607 completely better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and rich. 00:00:46.567 --> 00:00:49.177 Young people who obey the law are wise. 00:00:49.687 --> 00:00:52.807 Those with wild friends bring shame to their parents. 00:00:53.932 --> 00:00:58.252 Income from charging high interest rates will end up in the pocket of 00:00:58.252 --> 00:01:00.052 someone who is kind to the poor. 00:01:00.952 --> 00:01:04.612 God detests the prayers of a person who ignores the law. 00:01:05.602 --> 00:01:11.122 Those who lead good people along an evil path will fall into their own trap, but 00:01:11.122 --> 00:01:13.282 the honest will inherit good things. 00:01:14.182 --> 00:01:19.042 Rich people may think they are wise, but a poor person with discernment 00:01:19.042 --> 00:01:20.362 can see right through them. 00:01:21.472 --> 00:01:24.472 When the Godly succeed, everyone is glad. 00:01:25.012 --> 00:01:28.432 When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding. 00:01:29.452 --> 00:01:35.122 People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn 00:01:35.122 --> 00:01:37.342 from them, they will receive mercy. 00:01:38.302 --> 00:01:42.202 Blessed are those who fear to do wrong, but the stubborn are 00:01:42.202 --> 00:01:43.852 headed for serious trouble. 00:01:44.752 --> 00:01:49.852 A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor as a roaring lion or an attacking bear. 00:01:51.217 --> 00:01:55.597 A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people, but one who hates 00:01:55.597 --> 00:01:57.847 corruption will have a long life. 00:01:58.897 --> 00:02:02.227 A murderer's tormented conscience will drive him into 00:02:02.227 --> 00:02:04.357 the grave, don't protect him. 00:02:05.287 --> 00:02:08.587 The blameless will be rescued from harm, but the crooked 00:02:08.587 --> 00:02:10.117 will be suddenly destroyed. 00:02:11.137 --> 00:02:14.857 A hard worker has plenty of food, but a person who chases 00:02:14.862 --> 00:02:16.747 fantasies ends up in poverty. 00:02:17.737 --> 00:02:20.287 The trustworthy person will get a rich reward. 00:02:20.797 --> 00:02:23.767 But a person who wants quick riches will get into trouble. 00:02:24.697 --> 00:02:27.487 Showing partiality is never good yet. 00:02:27.487 --> 00:02:30.247 Some will do wrong for a mere piece of bread. 00:02:31.177 --> 00:02:36.127 Greedy people try to get rich quick, but don't realize they're headed for poverty. 00:02:36.557 --> 00:02:42.277 In the end, people appreciate honest criticism, far more than flattery. 00:02:43.447 --> 00:02:48.277 Anyone who steals from his father and mother and says, what's wrong with that? 00:02:48.727 --> 00:02:50.467 Is no better than a murderer. 00:02:51.397 --> 00:02:52.837 Greed causes fighting. 00:02:53.377 --> 00:02:55.597 Trusting the Lord leads to prosperity. 00:02:56.527 --> 00:03:00.667 Those who trust their own insight are foolish, but anyone 00:03:00.672 --> 00:03:02.737 who walks in wisdom is safe. 00:03:03.727 --> 00:03:08.017 Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their 00:03:08.017 --> 00:03:10.057 eyes to poverty will be cursed. 00:03:11.077 --> 00:03:14.137 When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding. 00:03:14.887 --> 00:03:18.187 When the wicked meet disaster, the Godly flourish. 00:03:19.117 --> 00:03:23.287 Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism will suddenly 00:03:23.287 --> 00:03:25.177 be destroyed beyond recovery. 00:03:26.107 --> 00:03:29.557 When the Godly are in authority, the people rejoice. 00:03:30.247 --> 00:03:32.887 But when the wicked are in power, they groan. 00:03:33.907 --> 00:03:39.217 The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but if he hangs around 00:03:39.217 --> 00:03:41.827 with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted. 00:03:42.862 --> 00:03:48.922 A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it. 00:03:49.852 --> 00:03:52.852 Two flatter friends is to lay a trap for their feet. 00:03:53.812 --> 00:03:59.512 Evil people are trapped by sin, but the righteous escape shouting for joy. 00:03:59.852 --> 00:04:03.022 The Godly care about the rights of the poor. 00:04:03.352 --> 00:04:05.032 The wicked don't care at all. 00:04:06.052 --> 00:04:11.152 Mockers can get a whole town agitated, but the wise will calm anger. 00:04:12.127 --> 00:04:16.657 If a wise person takes a fool to court, there will be ranting and 00:04:16.657 --> 00:04:18.877 ridicule, but no satisfaction. 00:04:19.867 --> 00:04:24.187 The blood thirsty hate blameless people, but the upright seek to 00:04:24.187 --> 00:04:30.187 help them fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. 00:04:31.207 --> 00:04:35.767 If a ruler pays attention to liars, all his advisors will be wicked. 00:04:36.637 --> 00:04:39.697 The poor and the oppressor have this in common. 00:04:40.372 --> 00:04:43.162 The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both. 00:04:44.212 --> 00:04:48.532 If a king judges the poor fairly, his throne will last forever. 00:04:49.612 --> 00:04:54.352 To discipline, a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced 00:04:54.352 --> 00:04:56.092 by an undisciplined child. 00:04:57.082 --> 00:05:01.672 When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes, but the Godly 00:05:01.672 --> 00:05:03.472 will live to see their downfall. 00:05:04.687 --> 00:05:08.227 Discipline your children and they will give you peace of mind 00:05:08.227 --> 00:05:10.057 and will make your heart glad. 00:05:10.957 --> 00:05:15.517 When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild, but 00:05:15.517 --> 00:05:17.767 whoever obeys the law is joyful. 00:05:18.697 --> 00:05:21.367 Words alone will not discipline a servant. 00:05:22.027 --> 00:05:25.057 The words may be understood, but they are not heated. 00:05:26.047 --> 00:05:30.637 There is more hope for a fool than for someone who speaks without thinking. 00:05:31.642 --> 00:05:35.182 A servant pampered from childhood will become a rebel. 00:05:36.172 --> 00:05:38.392 An angry person starts fights. 00:05:39.052 --> 00:05:42.082 A hot tempered person commits all kinds of sin. 00:05:43.072 --> 00:05:47.392 Pride ends in humiliation while humility brings honor. 00:05:48.262 --> 00:05:51.352 If you assist a thief, you only hurt yourself. 00:05:51.772 --> 00:05:55.282 You are sworn to tell the truth, but you dare not testify. 00:05:56.212 --> 00:05:58.492 Fearing people is a dangerous trap. 00:05:59.242 --> 00:06:01.432 Trusting the Lord means safety. 00:06:02.332 --> 00:06:06.562 Many seek the rulers favor, but justice comes from the Lord. 00:06:07.462 --> 00:06:12.412 The righteous despise the unjust, the wicked despise the godly. 00:06:15.022 --> 00:06:18.982 The sayings of Agar son of Jacob can contain this message. 00:06:20.272 --> 00:06:21.412 I am weary. 00:06:21.502 --> 00:06:24.832 Oh God, I am weary and worn out. 00:06:24.862 --> 00:06:28.432 Oh God, I am too stupid to be human. 00:06:28.867 --> 00:06:30.757 And I lack common sense. 00:06:31.627 --> 00:06:38.017 I have not mastered human wisdom, nor do I know the holy one who, but God 00:06:38.017 --> 00:06:40.447 goes up to heaven and comes back down. 00:06:41.197 --> 00:06:43.477 Who holds the wind in his fists? 00:06:44.287 --> 00:06:46.597 Who wraps up the oceans in his cloak? 00:06:47.437 --> 00:06:50.287 Who has created the whole wide world? 00:06:50.917 --> 00:06:53.857 What is his name and his son's name? 00:06:54.067 --> 00:06:55.177 Tell me if you know. 00:06:56.317 --> 00:06:58.597 Every word of God proves true. 00:06:59.287 --> 00:07:02.407 He is a shield to all who come to him for protection. 00:07:03.067 --> 00:07:07.927 Do not add to his words, or He may rebuke you and expose you as a liar. 00:07:08.857 --> 00:07:12.097 Oh God, I beg two favors from you. 00:07:12.847 --> 00:07:16.537 Let me have them before I die first. 00:07:17.077 --> 00:07:19.117 Help me never to tell a lie. 00:07:19.957 --> 00:07:23.317 Second, give me neither poverty nor riches. 00:07:24.067 --> 00:07:28.927 Give me just enough to satisfy my needs for if I grow rich. 00:07:28.987 --> 00:07:32.257 I may deny you and say, who is the Lord? 00:07:32.947 --> 00:07:38.227 And if I am too poor, I may steal and thus insult God's holy name. 00:07:39.247 --> 00:07:42.757 Never slander a worker to the employer, or the person will 00:07:42.757 --> 00:07:44.797 curse you and you will pay for it. 00:07:45.697 --> 00:07:49.237 Some people curse their father and do not thank their mother. 00:07:49.957 --> 00:07:54.067 They are pure in their own eyes, but they are filthy and unwashed. 00:07:54.697 --> 00:07:58.687 They look proudly around casting disdainful glances. 00:07:58.987 --> 00:08:02.437 They have teeth like swords and fangs like knives. 00:08:03.157 --> 00:08:07.507 They devour the poor from the earth and the need needy from among humanity. 00:08:08.467 --> 00:08:12.007 The leach has two suckers that cry out more. 00:08:12.397 --> 00:08:13.207 More. 00:08:14.137 --> 00:08:16.597 There are three things that are never satisfied. 00:08:17.197 --> 00:08:20.287 No four that never say enough. 00:08:21.097 --> 00:08:28.927 The grave, the barren womb, the thirsty desert, the blazing fire, the eye that 00:08:28.927 --> 00:08:34.537 mocks a father and despises a mother's instructions will be plucked out by ravens 00:08:34.537 --> 00:08:37.537 of the valley and eaten by vultures. 00:08:38.407 --> 00:08:40.627 There are three things that amaze me. 00:08:40.987 --> 00:08:41.467 No. 00:08:41.497 --> 00:08:43.777 Four things that I don't understand. 00:08:44.677 --> 00:08:47.047 How an eagle glides through the sky. 00:08:47.587 --> 00:08:49.867 How a snake slithers on a rock. 00:08:50.527 --> 00:08:52.687 How a ship navigates the ocean. 00:08:53.407 --> 00:08:55.117 How a man loves a woman. 00:08:56.167 --> 00:08:59.857 An adulterous woman consumes a man then wipes her mouth and 00:08:59.857 --> 00:09:01.807 says, what's wrong with that? 00:09:02.797 --> 00:09:07.627 There are three things that make the earth tremble no for it cannot 00:09:07.627 --> 00:09:10.807 endure a slave who becomes a king. 00:09:11.647 --> 00:09:17.167 An overbearing fool who prospers, a bitter woman who finally gets a husband, 00:09:17.857 --> 00:09:20.497 a servant girl who supplants her mistress. 00:09:21.517 --> 00:09:25.147 There are four things on earth that are small, but unusually 00:09:25.147 --> 00:09:30.877 wise, ants, they aren't strong, but they store up food all summer. 00:09:31.387 --> 00:09:38.047 Hyraxes, they aren't powerful, but they make their homes among the rocks, locusts. 00:09:38.347 --> 00:09:39.577 They have no king. 00:09:40.132 --> 00:09:41.722 They march in formation. 00:09:42.592 --> 00:09:48.442 Lizards, they are easy to catch, but they are found even in king's palaces. 00:09:49.612 --> 00:09:54.862 There are three things that walk with stately stride, no four that 00:09:54.862 --> 00:10:00.822 strut about the lion king of animals who won't turn aside for anything. 00:10:01.732 --> 00:10:07.522 The strutting rooster, the male goat, a king as he leads his army. 00:10:08.602 --> 00:10:14.662 If you have been a fool by being proud or plotting evil, cover your mouth in shame. 00:10:15.802 --> 00:10:20.452 As the beating of cream yields butter and striking, the nose causes bleeding. 00:10:21.022 --> 00:10:23.782 So stirring up anger causes quarrels. 00:10:24.032 --> 00:10:24.252 The 00:10:26.422 --> 00:10:31.192 sayings of King Lem Mule contain this message, which his mother taught him. 00:10:32.662 --> 00:10:33.892 Oh, my son. 00:10:34.522 --> 00:10:36.012 Oh, son of my womb. 00:10:36.772 --> 00:10:38.512 Oh son of my vows. 00:10:39.172 --> 00:10:43.972 Do not waste your strength on women on those who ruin kings. 00:10:45.022 --> 00:10:48.712 It is not for kings UL to guzzle wine. 00:10:49.402 --> 00:10:55.492 Rulers should not crave alcohol for if they drink, they may forget the law 00:10:55.762 --> 00:10:57.952 and not give justice to the oppressed. 00:10:58.732 --> 00:11:03.652 Alcohol is for the dying and whine for those in bitter distress. 00:11:04.432 --> 00:11:08.482 Let them drink to forget their poverty and remember their troubles. 00:11:08.482 --> 00:11:13.432 No more speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves. 00:11:14.002 --> 00:11:16.462 Ensure justice for those being crushed. 00:11:16.882 --> 00:11:22.282 Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless and see that they get justice. 00:11:24.772 --> 00:11:28.612 Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? 00:11:29.302 --> 00:11:31.282 She is more precious than rubies. 00:11:32.017 --> 00:11:36.697 Her husband can trust her and she will greatly enrich his life. 00:11:37.477 --> 00:11:43.267 She brings him good not harm all the days of her life, she finds 00:11:43.267 --> 00:11:46.117 wool and flax and busily spins it. 00:11:46.717 --> 00:11:50.557 She is like a merchant's ship bringing her food from afar. 00:11:51.397 --> 00:11:55.867 She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her household and plan 00:11:55.867 --> 00:11:57.697 the day's work for her servant girls. 00:11:58.747 --> 00:12:02.797 She goes to inspect a field and buys it with her earnings. 00:12:02.797 --> 00:12:04.057 She plants a vineyard. 00:12:04.897 --> 00:12:08.407 She is energetic and strong, a hard worker. 00:12:08.947 --> 00:12:11.317 She makes sure her dealings are profitable. 00:12:11.557 --> 00:12:13.777 Her lamp burns laid into the night. 00:12:14.157 --> 00:12:16.207 Her hands are busy spinning. 00:12:16.212 --> 00:12:18.877 Thread her fingers, twisting fiber. 00:12:19.687 --> 00:12:24.637 She extends a helping hand to the poor and opens her arms to the needy. 00:12:25.432 --> 00:12:28.012 She has no fear of winter for her household. 00:12:28.372 --> 00:12:30.442 For everyone has warm clothes. 00:12:31.222 --> 00:12:33.082 She makes her own bedspreads. 00:12:33.712 --> 00:12:36.562 She dresses in fine linen and purple gowns. 00:12:37.042 --> 00:12:40.312 Her husband is well known at the city gates where he sits 00:12:40.312 --> 00:12:41.962 with the other civic leaders. 00:12:42.922 --> 00:12:47.932 She makes belted, linen garments and sashes to sell to the merchants. 00:12:48.622 --> 00:12:54.322 She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. 00:12:55.012 --> 00:13:00.322 When she speaks, her words are wise and she gives instructions with kindness. 00:13:01.132 --> 00:13:04.822 She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers 00:13:04.827 --> 00:13:06.352 nothing from laziness. 00:13:07.162 --> 00:13:09.562 Her children stand and bless her. 00:13:10.312 --> 00:13:11.932 Her husband praises her. 00:13:12.412 --> 00:13:17.782 There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all. 00:13:18.652 --> 00:13:22.072 Charm is deceptive and beauty does not last. 00:13:22.807 --> 00:13:26.167 But a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. 00:13:26.947 --> 00:13:29.137 Reward her for all she has done. 00:13:29.827 --> 00:13:33.067 Let her deeds publicly declare her praise. 00:13:37.777 --> 00:13:40.627 This concludes today's immerse reading experience. 00:13:40.777 --> 00:13:42.007 Thank you for joining us.