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. 00:00:02.990 --> 00:00:03.980 Day 300 and 1. 00:00:04.476 --> 00:00:06.516 My children listen. 00:00:06.516 --> 00:00:11.046 When your father corrects you, pay attention and learn good judgment. 00:00:11.256 --> 00:00:13.296 For I am giving you good guidance. 00:00:13.956 --> 00:00:17.346 Don't turn away from my instructions for I too. 00:00:17.946 --> 00:00:22.386 Was once my father's son tenderly loved as my mother's only child. 00:00:23.436 --> 00:00:26.676 My father taught me take my words to heart. 00:00:27.276 --> 00:00:29.616 Follow my commands and you will live. 00:00:30.186 --> 00:00:33.156 Get wisdom, develop good judgment. 00:00:33.546 --> 00:00:36.216 Don't forget my words, or turn away from them. 00:00:36.816 --> 00:00:40.386 Don't turn your back on wisdom for she will protect you. 00:00:40.986 --> 00:00:43.326 Love her and she will guard you. 00:00:44.106 --> 00:00:48.816 Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do and whatever else 00:00:48.816 --> 00:00:51.126 you do, develop good judgment. 00:00:51.666 --> 00:00:54.306 If you prize wisdom, she will make you great. 00:00:54.816 --> 00:00:57.186 Embrace her and she will honor you. 00:00:57.516 --> 00:00:59.886 She will place a lovely wreath on your head. 00:01:00.546 --> 00:01:04.956 She will present you with a beautiful crown, my child. 00:01:05.166 --> 00:01:10.086 Listen to me and do as I say, and you will have a long, good life. 00:01:10.896 --> 00:01:16.506 I will teach you wisdom's ways and lead you in straight paths when you walk. 00:01:16.776 --> 00:01:18.096 You won't be held back. 00:01:18.606 --> 00:01:20.886 When you run, you won't stumble. 00:01:21.651 --> 00:01:23.841 Take hold of my instructions. 00:01:24.081 --> 00:01:25.221 Don't let them go. 00:01:25.701 --> 00:01:28.401 Guard them for they are the key to life. 00:01:29.481 --> 00:01:33.921 Don't do as the wicked do and don't follow the path of evil doers. 00:01:34.221 --> 00:01:35.451 Don't even think about it. 00:01:35.691 --> 00:01:36.981 Don't go that way. 00:01:37.581 --> 00:01:39.441 Turn away and keep moving. 00:01:40.101 --> 00:01:44.241 For evil, people can't sleep until they've done their evil deed for the day. 00:01:44.901 --> 00:01:48.051 They can't rest until they've caused someone to stumble. 00:01:48.861 --> 00:01:53.031 They eat the food of wickedness and drink the wine of violence. 00:01:54.081 --> 00:01:59.031 The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever 00:01:59.031 --> 00:02:01.101 brighter until the full light of day. 00:02:02.061 --> 00:02:04.941 But the way of the wicked is like total darkness. 00:02:05.661 --> 00:02:08.001 They have no idea what they're stumbling over. 00:02:09.111 --> 00:02:09.891 My child. 00:02:10.281 --> 00:02:12.021 Pay attention to what I say. 00:02:12.351 --> 00:02:14.271 Listen carefully to my words. 00:02:14.571 --> 00:02:15.801 Don't lose sight of them. 00:02:16.221 --> 00:02:20.991 Let them penetrate deep into your heart for they bring life to those who find 00:02:20.991 --> 00:02:23.481 them and healing to their whole body. 00:02:24.651 --> 00:02:30.291 Guard your heart above all else for it determines the course of your life. 00:02:31.371 --> 00:02:33.021 Avoid all perverse talk. 00:02:33.411 --> 00:02:35.361 Stay away from corrupt speech. 00:02:36.351 --> 00:02:40.041 Look straight ahead and fix your eyes on what lies before you. 00:02:40.701 --> 00:02:42.861 Mark out a straight path for your feet. 00:02:43.131 --> 00:02:44.781 Stay on the safe path. 00:02:45.291 --> 00:02:46.611 Don't get sidetracked. 00:02:47.061 --> 00:02:49.221 Keep your feet from following evil. 00:02:50.841 --> 00:02:54.051 My son, pay attention to my wisdom. 00:02:54.591 --> 00:02:57.231 Listen carefully to my wise counsel. 00:02:57.921 --> 00:03:02.391 Then you will show discernment and your lips will express what you've learned. 00:03:02.991 --> 00:03:07.881 For the lips of an immoral woman are as sweet as honey, and her 00:03:07.881 --> 00:03:13.581 mouth is smoother than oil, but in the end she is as bitter as poison. 00:03:14.241 --> 00:03:19.311 As dangerous as a double-edged sword, her feet go down to death. 00:03:19.971 --> 00:03:25.221 Her steps lead straight to the grave for she cares nothing about the path to life. 00:03:25.611 --> 00:03:29.091 She staggers down a crooked trail and doesn't realize it. 00:03:30.171 --> 00:03:36.411 So now my sons listen to me, never stray from what I am about to say. 00:03:36.861 --> 00:03:38.481 Stay away from her. 00:03:39.081 --> 00:03:40.911 Don't go near the door of her house. 00:03:41.511 --> 00:03:45.951 If you do, you will lose your honor and will lose to merciless people. 00:03:45.951 --> 00:03:51.231 All you have achieved, strangers will consume your wealth and someone else 00:03:51.231 --> 00:03:52.881 will enjoy the fruit of your labor. 00:03:53.571 --> 00:03:58.131 In the end, you will groan in anguish When disease consumes your body, 00:03:58.881 --> 00:04:02.061 you will say how I hated discipline. 00:04:02.691 --> 00:04:05.481 If only I had not ignored all the warnings. 00:04:06.111 --> 00:04:09.291 Oh, why didn't I listen to my teachers? 00:04:09.891 --> 00:04:12.621 Why didn't I pay attention to my instructors? 00:04:13.221 --> 00:04:18.831 I have come to the brink of utter ruin, and now I must face public disgrace. 00:04:19.881 --> 00:04:21.711 Drink water from your own. 00:04:21.716 --> 00:04:24.951 Well, share your love only with your wife. 00:04:25.491 --> 00:04:30.411 Why spill the water of your springs in the streets having sex with just anyone? 00:04:31.131 --> 00:04:33.021 You should reserve it for yourselves. 00:04:33.441 --> 00:04:35.091 Never share it with strangers. 00:04:36.141 --> 00:04:38.751 Let your wife be a fountain of blessing for you. 00:04:39.201 --> 00:04:41.211 Rejoice in the wife of your youth. 00:04:41.751 --> 00:04:43.281 She is a loving dear. 00:04:43.581 --> 00:04:44.751 A graceful dough. 00:04:45.261 --> 00:04:47.181 Let her breasts satisfy you. 00:04:47.186 --> 00:04:47.901 Always. 00:04:48.621 --> 00:04:51.081 May you always be captivated by her love. 00:04:51.951 --> 00:04:57.111 Why be captivated, my son by an immoral woman or fondle the 00:04:57.116 --> 00:04:58.911 breasts of a promiscuous woman. 00:04:59.991 --> 00:05:05.451 For the Lord sees clearly what a man does examining every path he takes. 00:05:06.141 --> 00:05:09.471 An evil man is held captive by his own sins. 00:05:10.041 --> 00:05:12.321 They are ropes that catch and hold him. 00:05:12.981 --> 00:05:15.381 He will die for lack of self-control. 00:05:15.891 --> 00:05:19.221 He will be lost because of his great foolishness. 00:05:20.751 --> 00:05:21.561 My child. 00:05:21.711 --> 00:05:25.341 If you have put up security for a friend's debt or agreed to 00:05:25.341 --> 00:05:27.261 guarantee the debt of a stranger. 00:05:27.831 --> 00:05:31.761 If you have trapped yourself by your agreement and are caught by what you 00:05:31.761 --> 00:05:35.001 said, follow my advice and save yourself. 00:05:35.631 --> 00:05:38.091 For you have placed your yourself at your friend's mercy. 00:05:38.841 --> 00:05:40.251 Now, swallow your pride. 00:05:40.821 --> 00:05:43.041 Go and beg to have your name erased. 00:05:43.221 --> 00:05:44.091 Don't put it off. 00:05:44.331 --> 00:05:45.111 Do it now. 00:05:45.621 --> 00:05:47.121 Don't rest until you do. 00:05:47.796 --> 00:05:51.576 Save yourself like a gazelle, escaping from a hunter like 00:05:51.576 --> 00:05:53.256 a bird, fleeing from a net. 00:05:54.246 --> 00:05:55.986 Take a lesson from the ants. 00:05:56.076 --> 00:06:02.316 You lazy bones learn from their ways and become wise, though they have no prints 00:06:02.316 --> 00:06:04.866 or governor or ruler to make them work. 00:06:05.226 --> 00:06:06.486 They labor hard all summer. 00:06:07.186 --> 00:06:11.736 Gathering food for the winter, but you lazy bones. 00:06:11.976 --> 00:06:13.506 How long will you sleep? 00:06:13.926 --> 00:06:14.826 When will you wake up? 00:06:15.741 --> 00:06:20.601 A little extra sleep, a little more slumber, a little folding of 00:06:20.606 --> 00:06:25.311 the hands to rest, then poverty will pounce on you like a bandit. 00:06:25.731 --> 00:06:28.671 Scarcity will attack you like an armed robber. 00:06:29.571 --> 00:06:31.281 What are worthless and wicked? 00:06:31.286 --> 00:06:36.141 People like their constant liars signaling their deceit with a 00:06:36.141 --> 00:06:40.101 wink of the eye, A nudge of the foot or the wiggle of fingers. 00:06:40.851 --> 00:06:44.721 Their perverted hearts plot evil, and they constantly stir up 00:06:44.721 --> 00:06:49.851 trouble, but they will be destroyed, suddenly broken in an instant. 00:06:49.881 --> 00:06:57.531 Beyond all hope of healing, there are six things The Lord hates no seven things he 00:06:57.531 --> 00:07:05.301 detests, haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill the innocent, a heart that 00:07:05.301 --> 00:07:08.721 plots evil, feet, that race to do wrong. 00:07:09.291 --> 00:07:14.991 A false witness who pours out lies, A person who sows discord in a family. 00:07:16.521 --> 00:07:17.391 My son. 00:07:17.451 --> 00:07:21.831 Obey your father's commands and don't neglect your mother's instruction. 00:07:22.581 --> 00:07:24.681 Keep their words always in your heart. 00:07:25.191 --> 00:07:28.131 Tie them around your neck when you walk. 00:07:28.341 --> 00:07:31.221 Their counsel will lead you when you sleep. 00:07:31.401 --> 00:07:34.041 They will protect you when you wake up. 00:07:34.251 --> 00:07:35.271 They will advise you. 00:07:36.051 --> 00:07:41.031 For their command is a lamp and their instruction, a light, their corrective 00:07:41.031 --> 00:07:42.951 discipline is the way to life. 00:07:43.431 --> 00:07:46.791 It will keep you from the immoral woman from the smooth 00:07:46.791 --> 00:07:48.621 tongue of a promiscuous woman. 00:07:49.371 --> 00:07:51.081 Don't lust for her beauty. 00:07:51.591 --> 00:07:53.991 Don't let her COI glances seduce you. 00:07:54.531 --> 00:07:58.491 For a prostitute will bring you to poverty, but sleeping with another 00:07:58.491 --> 00:08:00.681 man's wife will cost you your life. 00:08:01.506 --> 00:08:06.546 Can a man scoop a flame into his lap and not have his clothes catch on fire? 00:08:07.416 --> 00:08:10.926 Can he walk on hot coals and not blister his feet? 00:08:11.856 --> 00:08:15.216 So it is with the man who sleeps with another man's wife. 00:08:15.996 --> 00:08:18.606 He who embraces her will not go on punished. 00:08:19.806 --> 00:08:24.336 Excuses might be found for a thief who steals because he is starving. 00:08:25.101 --> 00:08:29.091 But if he is caught, he must pay back seven times what he stole. 00:08:29.301 --> 00:08:31.941 Even if he has to sell everything in his house. 00:08:32.931 --> 00:08:38.421 But the man who commits adultery is an utter fool for he destroys himself. 00:08:39.171 --> 00:08:41.241 He will be wounded and disgraced. 00:08:41.301 --> 00:08:45.141 His shame will never be erased for the woman's jealous. 00:08:45.141 --> 00:08:48.441 Husband will be furious and he will show no mercy. 00:08:48.441 --> 00:08:52.641 When he takes revenge, he will accept no compensation. 00:08:53.061 --> 00:08:56.301 Nor be satisfied with a payoff of any size. 00:08:57.891 --> 00:08:59.181 Follow my advice. 00:08:59.241 --> 00:09:04.611 My son always treasure my commands, obey my commands and 00:09:04.611 --> 00:09:07.371 live guard my instructions. 00:09:07.371 --> 00:09:10.911 As you guard your own eyes, tie them on your fingers. 00:09:10.916 --> 00:09:14.241 As a reminder, write them deep within your heart. 00:09:15.471 --> 00:09:17.721 Love wisdom like a sister. 00:09:18.291 --> 00:09:19.371 Make insight. 00:09:19.371 --> 00:09:21.231 A beloved member of your family. 00:09:21.891 --> 00:09:24.921 Let them protect you from an affair with an immoral woman. 00:09:25.431 --> 00:09:30.441 From listening to the flattery of a promiscuous woman, while I was at the 00:09:30.441 --> 00:09:36.171 window of my house looking through the curtain, I saw some naive young men and 00:09:36.171 --> 00:09:38.781 one in particular who lacked common sense. 00:09:39.621 --> 00:09:42.801 He was crossing the street near the house of an immoral woman 00:09:43.101 --> 00:09:45.411 strolling down the path by her house. 00:09:46.161 --> 00:09:50.271 It was at twilight in the evening as deep darkness fell. 00:09:50.991 --> 00:09:54.771 The woman approached him, seductively dressed, and sly of heart. 00:09:55.281 --> 00:09:59.541 She was the brash, rebellious type, never content to stay at home. 00:10:00.081 --> 00:10:04.191 She is often in the streets and markets soliciting at every corner. 00:10:04.971 --> 00:10:09.201 She threw her arms around him and kissed him and with a brazen look. 00:10:09.206 --> 00:10:14.061 She said, I've just made my peace offerings and fulfilled my vows. 00:10:14.301 --> 00:10:16.341 You are the one I was looking for. 00:10:16.701 --> 00:10:19.581 I came out to find you and here you are. 00:10:20.301 --> 00:10:25.551 My bed is spread with beautiful blankets, with colored sheets of Egyptian linen. 00:10:26.271 --> 00:10:29.871 I've perfumed my bed with myrrh, alos, and cinnamon. 00:10:30.681 --> 00:10:31.281 Come. 00:10:31.881 --> 00:10:34.461 Let's drink our fill of love until morning. 00:10:35.061 --> 00:10:39.141 Let's enjoy each other's caresses for my husband is not home. 00:10:39.681 --> 00:10:41.241 He's away on a long trip. 00:10:41.841 --> 00:10:44.991 He has taken a wallet full of money with him and won't 00:10:44.991 --> 00:10:46.791 return until later this month. 00:10:48.036 --> 00:10:53.226 So she seduced him with her pretty speech and enticed him with her flattery. 00:10:53.886 --> 00:10:57.906 He followed her at once, like an ox going to the slaughter. 00:10:58.416 --> 00:11:02.196 He was like a stag caught in a trap awaiting the arrow 00:11:02.196 --> 00:11:03.456 that would pierce its heart. 00:11:03.766 --> 00:11:09.666 He was like a bird flying into a snare little knowing it would cost him his life. 00:11:10.626 --> 00:11:15.396 So listen to me, my sons, and pay attention to my words. 00:11:16.281 --> 00:11:19.041 Don't let your heart stray away toward her. 00:11:19.731 --> 00:11:22.011 Don't wander down her wayward path. 00:11:22.761 --> 00:11:27.561 For she has been the ruin of many, many men have been her victims. 00:11:28.221 --> 00:11:30.201 Her house is the road to the grave. 00:11:30.591 --> 00:11:32.571 Her bedroom is the den of death. 00:11:34.131 --> 00:11:39.891 Listen, as wisdom calls out here, as understanding raises her voice 00:11:40.911 --> 00:11:45.321 on the hilltop along the road, she takes her stand at the crossroads. 00:11:46.146 --> 00:11:49.986 By the gates at the entrance to the town on the road leading in. 00:11:50.346 --> 00:11:51.516 She cries aloud. 00:11:52.206 --> 00:11:54.966 I call to you, to all of you. 00:11:55.626 --> 00:11:57.696 I raise my voice to all people. 00:11:58.146 --> 00:12:01.296 Use simple people, use good judgment. 00:12:01.626 --> 00:12:02.886 You foolish people. 00:12:03.036 --> 00:12:04.506 Show some understanding. 00:12:05.196 --> 00:12:09.366 Listen to me for, I have important things to tell you. 00:12:10.206 --> 00:12:16.176 Everything I say is right for I speak the truth and detest every kind of deception. 00:12:17.076 --> 00:12:18.666 My advice is wholesome. 00:12:19.236 --> 00:12:21.756 There is nothing devious or crooked in it. 00:12:22.596 --> 00:12:26.736 My words are plain to anyone with understanding, clear 00:12:26.736 --> 00:12:28.116 to those with knowledge. 00:12:28.896 --> 00:12:35.016 Choose my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold for 00:12:35.016 --> 00:12:37.866 wisdom is far more valuable than rubies. 00:12:38.736 --> 00:12:41.076 Nothing you desire can compare with it. 00:12:42.156 --> 00:12:45.816 I wisdom live together with good judgment. 00:12:46.566 --> 00:12:49.506 I know where to discover knowledge and discernment. 00:12:50.286 --> 00:12:52.446 All who fear the Lord will hate evil. 00:12:52.836 --> 00:12:55.686 Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance. 00:12:55.926 --> 00:13:01.536 Corruption and perverse speech, common sense and success belong to me. 00:13:02.016 --> 00:13:04.056 Insight and strength are mine. 00:13:04.791 --> 00:13:09.321 Because of me, King's reign and rulers make just decrees. 00:13:09.951 --> 00:13:13.971 Rulers lead with my help, and nobles make righteous judgments. 00:13:14.961 --> 00:13:16.941 I love all who love me. 00:13:17.541 --> 00:13:19.641 Those who search will surely find me. 00:13:20.511 --> 00:13:25.011 I have riches and honor as well as enduring wealth and justice. 00:13:25.851 --> 00:13:29.541 My gifts are better than gold, even the purest gold. 00:13:29.871 --> 00:13:32.511 My wage is better than sterling silver. 00:13:33.831 --> 00:13:37.461 I walk in righteousness in paths of justice. 00:13:37.881 --> 00:13:39.831 Those who love me inherit wealth. 00:13:40.191 --> 00:13:41.871 I will fill their treasuries. 00:13:42.921 --> 00:13:47.211 The Lord formed me from the beginning before he created anything else. 00:13:48.051 --> 00:13:53.631 I was appointed in ages past at the very first, before the earth began. 00:13:54.561 --> 00:13:59.151 I was born before the oceans were created before the springs 00:13:59.151 --> 00:14:00.831 bubbled forth their waters. 00:14:01.641 --> 00:14:07.641 Before the mountains were formed, before the hills I was born, before 00:14:07.641 --> 00:14:11.781 he had made the earth and fields and the first handfuls of soil. 00:14:12.561 --> 00:14:16.041 I was there when he established the heavens, when he drew 00:14:16.046 --> 00:14:17.811 the horizon on the oceans. 00:14:18.471 --> 00:14:22.581 I was there when he set the clouds above, when he established 00:14:22.581 --> 00:14:24.171 springs deep in the earth. 00:14:25.101 --> 00:14:29.061 I was there when he set the limits of the seas so they would not 00:14:29.061 --> 00:14:30.711 spread beyond their boundaries. 00:14:31.431 --> 00:14:35.361 And when he marked off the Earth's foundations, I was 00:14:35.361 --> 00:14:36.981 the architect at his side. 00:14:37.821 --> 00:14:42.411 I was his constant delight, rejoicing always in his presence 00:14:43.161 --> 00:14:45.591 and how happy I was with the world. 00:14:45.596 --> 00:14:49.521 He created how I rejoiced with the human family. 00:14:50.541 --> 00:14:56.991 And so my children listen to me for all who follow my ways are joyful. 00:14:57.861 --> 00:15:01.761 Listen to my instruction and be wise, don't ignore it. 00:15:02.421 --> 00:15:07.311 Joyful are those who listen to me, watching for me daily at my gates, 00:15:07.521 --> 00:15:12.921 waiting for me outside my home, for whoever finds me, finds life 00:15:12.951 --> 00:15:14.961 and receives favor from the Lord. 00:15:15.591 --> 00:15:21.051 But those who miss me injure themselves, all who hate me, love death. 00:15:22.611 --> 00:15:24.381 Wisdom has built her house. 00:15:25.101 --> 00:15:27.261 She has carved its seven columns. 00:15:27.531 --> 00:15:32.421 She has prepared a great banquet, mixed the wines and set the table. 00:15:33.321 --> 00:15:36.321 She has sent her servants to invite everyone to come. 00:15:37.161 --> 00:15:39.831 She calls out from the heights overlooking the city. 00:15:40.461 --> 00:15:41.631 Come in with me. 00:15:41.871 --> 00:15:45.801 She urges the simple to those who lack good judgment. 00:15:45.801 --> 00:15:49.641 She says, come eat my food and drink the wine. 00:15:49.641 --> 00:15:50.481 I have mixed. 00:15:50.826 --> 00:15:54.276 Leave your simple ways behind and begin to live. 00:15:54.666 --> 00:15:56.496 Learn to use good judgment. 00:15:57.546 --> 00:16:01.506 Anyone who rebukes a mocker will get an insult in return. 00:16:02.196 --> 00:16:07.506 Anyone who corrects the wicked will get hurt, so don't bother correcting mockers. 00:16:07.746 --> 00:16:12.666 They will only hate you, but correct the wise and they will love you. 00:16:13.296 --> 00:16:16.596 Instruct the wise and they will be even wiser. 00:16:17.376 --> 00:16:20.676 Teach the righteous and they will learn even more. 00:16:21.576 --> 00:16:26.406 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom, knowledge of the holy one. 00:16:26.406 --> 00:16:31.446 Results In good judgment, wisdom will multiply your days 00:16:31.446 --> 00:16:33.186 and add years to your life. 00:16:33.816 --> 00:16:36.996 If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit. 00:16:37.596 --> 00:16:41.166 If you scorn wisdom, you will be the one to suffer. 00:16:42.141 --> 00:16:44.871 The woman named Folly is brash. 00:16:45.141 --> 00:16:47.211 She is ignorant and doesn't know it. 00:16:47.961 --> 00:16:51.261 She sits in her doorway on the heights overlooking the city. 00:16:52.161 --> 00:16:55.701 She calls out to men going by who are minding their own business. 00:16:56.421 --> 00:16:57.501 Come in with me. 00:16:57.891 --> 00:17:01.851 She urges the simple to those who lack good judgment. 00:17:01.851 --> 00:17:04.851 She says, stolen water is refreshing. 00:17:05.181 --> 00:17:09.261 Food eaten in secret tastes the best, but little do they 00:17:09.261 --> 00:17:10.911 know that the dead are there. 00:17:11.676 --> 00:17:14.346 Her guests are in the depth of the grave. 00:17:16.086 --> 00:17:18.966 This concludes today's Immer Reading Experience. 00:17:19.086 --> 00:17:20.316 Thank you for joining us.