Welcome to Day 2232 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.

This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom

Wisdom Nuggets – Proverbs 13:17-25 – Daily Wisdom

Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2232 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2232 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. In today’s Wisdom Nugget, I’m thrilled to continue our journey through the book of Proverbs, where we explore its timeless wisdom. Today, we’re delving into Proverbs 13:17-25 from the New Living Translation. So, fasten your hiking boots as we navigate the righteous and wicked paths in these verses. Pause… In Proverbs 13:17-25, we continue our exploration of the characteristics and outcomes of living a life of wisdom. These verses provide valuable insights into the significance of our actions and attitudes. Verse 17: “An unreliable messenger stumbles into trouble, but a reliable messenger brings healing.” This verse sets the tone for the passage, emphasizing the contrasting outcomes of reliability and unreliability. An unreliable messenger stumbles into trouble, but a reliable messenger brings healing. It highlights the enduring value of dependability. Pause… Verse 18: “If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept correction, you will be honored.” These verses focus on the response to criticism and correction. Ignoring criticism leads to poverty and disgrace, while accepting correction leads to honor. It underscores the value of humility and a willingness to learn and grow. Pause… Verse 19: “It is pleasant to see dreams come true, but fools refuse to turn from evil to attain them.” Here, we encounter the contrast between realizing dreams and refusing to turn from evil. It is pleasant to see dreams come true, but fools refuse to change their ways to attain them. It reminds us of the importance of moral character and self-improvement. Pause… Verse 20: “Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.” These verses emphasize the impact of our associations. Walking with the wise leads to wisdom, while associating with fools leads to trouble. It highlights the importance of choosing our companions wisely. Pause… Verse 21: “Trouble chases sinners, while blessings reward the righteous.” This verse contrasts the experiences of sinners and the righteous. Trouble chases sinners, while blessings reward the righteous. It underscores the enduring value of righteous living. Pause… Verse 22: “Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the sinner’s wealth passes to the godly.” These verses highlight the contrast in outcomes for good people and sinners. Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, while the sinner’s wealth passes to the godly. It reminds us of the legacy we leave behind. Pause… Verse 23: “The poor can farm little land, but diligent farmers can have more food