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Welcome to Day 2227 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.\nThis is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom\nWisdom Nuggets \u2013 Proverbs\xa012:22-28\xa0\u2013 Daily Wisdom\nWisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2227\n\nWelcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2227 of our trek. The purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before.\n\nIn today\u2019s Wisdom Nugget, I\u2019m excited to continue our journey through the book of Proverbs, where we delve into its timeless wisdom. Today, we\u2019re exploring Proverbs 12:22-28 from the New Living Translation. So, fasten your hiking boots as we uncover the value of honesty, diligence, and the path they lead us on.\n\nIn Proverbs 12:22-28, we continue our exploration of the characteristics and outcomes of living a life of wisdom. These verses provide valuable insights into the significance of honesty and diligence in our lives.\n\nVerse 22: \u201cThe Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth.\u201d\n\nThis verse sets the tone for the passage, emphasizing the importance of honesty and truthfulness. The Lord detests lying lips but delights in those who tell the truth. It underlines the enduring value of integrity.\n\nVerse 23: \u201cThe wise don\u2019t make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their foolishness.\u201d\n\nThese verses highlight the contrast between the wise and the foolish in their behavior. The wise do not boast of their knowledge, while fools openly display their foolishness. It reminds us of the value of humility and discretion.\n\nVerse 24: \u201cWork hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave.\u201d\n\nHere, we encounter the contrast between diligence and laziness. Hard work leads to leadership, while laziness results in servitude. It underscores the importance of diligence and perseverance.\n\nVerse 25: \u201cWorry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.\u201d\n\nThese verses emphasize our words\u2019 impact on others\u2019 emotional well-being. Worry is burdensome, while encouraging words bring cheer. It reminds us of the power of our words to uplift and support.\n\nVerse 26: \u201cThe godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray.\u201d\n\nThis verse contrasts the counsel of the godly with that of the wicked. The godly offer good advice to their friends, while the wicked lead them astray. It underscores the value of seeking and providing wise counsel.\n\nVerse 27: \u201cLaziness leads to poverty; hard work makes you rich.\u201d\n\nThese verses reiterate the consequences of diligence and laziness. Laziness leads to poverty, while hard work results in wealth. It emphasizes the importance of a strong work ethic.\n\nVerse 28: \u201cThe way of the godly leads to life; their path does not lead to death.\u201d\n\nThese verses underline the contrasting destinies of the godly and the wicked. The way of the godly leads to life, and their path does not lead to death. It emphasizes the enduring...