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Welcome to Day 2197 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Wisdom Nuggets \u2013 Proverbs 8:1-11\xa0\u2013 Daily Wisdom \xa0Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2197 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2197 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. \xa0 In today\u2019s Wisdom Nugget, I\u2019m genuinely delighted to continue our journey through the book of Proverbs, uncovering its timeless wisdom. Today, we\u2019re diving into Proverbs 8:1-11 from the New Living Translation. So, lace up your hiking boots, and together, we\u2019ll explore the melodious voice of wisdom in these verses. Pause\u2026 In Proverbs 8:1-11, we encounter a beautiful depiction of wisdom as a wise and inviting presence, calling out to humanity. These verses vividly depict the importance of listening to the voice of wisdom. \xa0 Verse 1-3: \u201cListen as Wisdom calls out! Hear as understanding raises her voice! On the hilltop along the road, she takes her stand at the crossroads. By the gates at the entrance to the town, on the road leading in, she cries aloud.\u201d These verses personify wisdom, portraying her as a lady standing prominently at the crossroads and gates, crying out for attention. It\u2019s as if wisdom is eager to share her insights and guide those willing to listen. Her location at the crossroads and town entrance underscores the relevance of her counsel in our daily lives. Pause\u2026 Verse 4-5: \u201cI call to you, to all of you! I raise my voice to all people. You simple people, use good judgment. You foolish people, show some understanding.\u201d Wisdom\u2019s call is universal; she beckons to all, regardless of their background or station in life. Her message is clear: use good judgment and seek understanding. Whether we consider ourselves wise or foolish, wisdom always has room for growth. Pause\u2026 Verse 6-7: \u201cListen to me! For I have important things to tell you. Everything I say is right, for I speak the truth and detest every kind of deception.\u201d Wisdom\u2019s words are not empty; they are filled with valuable insights. She is a source of truth and righteousness and abhors deceit in all its forms. Her counsel is trustworthy, making her a reliable guide on our journey through life. Pause\u2026 Verse 8-11: \u201cMy advice is wholesome. There is nothing devious or crooked in it. My words are plain to anyone with understanding, clear to those with knowledge. Choose my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies. Nothing you desire can compare with it.\u201d Here, the writer emphasizes the purity and value of wisdom\u2019s advice. It is wholesome, clear, and straightforward. Wisdom\u2019s worth is greater than precious metals like silver and gold, and even more valuable than the rarest of gemstones. The message is clear: prioritize wisdom above all else, for nothing is more desirable. Pause\u2026 Reflecting on Proverbs 8:1-11, we must recognize that wisdom is not passive; she actively calls out to us, offering guidance and understanding....