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Welcome to Day 2233 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Wisdom Nuggets – Proverbs 14:1-7 – Daily Wisdom  Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2233 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2233 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 excited to continue our journey through the book of Proverbs, where we explore its timeless wisdom. Today, we’re delving into Proverbs 14:1-7, from the New Living Translation. So, lace up your hiking boots as we explore our choices between building wisdom and embracing folly. Pause… In Proverbs 14:1-7, 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 1: “A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.” This verse sets the tone for the passage, emphasizing the importance of wisdom in building a home. A wise woman builds her home, while a foolish woman tears it down with her hands. It underscores the enduring value of wisdom in family life. Pause… Verse 2: “Those who follow the right path fear the Lord; those who take the wrong path despise him.” These verses highlight the contrast between those who follow the right path and those who take the wrong path. Those on the right path fear the Lord, while those on the wrong path despise Him. It emphasizes the importance of our attitudes and choices. Pause… Verse 3: “A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him, but the words of the wise keep them safe.” Here, we see the consequences of prideful and wise speech. A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him, while the words of the wise keep them safe. It reminds us of the power of our words and attitudes. Pause… Verse 4: “Without oxen a stable stays clean, but you need a strong ox for a large harvest.” These verses focus on the value of productivity and the role of effort. A stable stays clean without oxen, but you need a strong ox for a large harvest. It emphasizes the importance of hard work and the potential messiness of progress. Pause… Verse 5: “An honest witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies.” This verse contrasts honesty and deception. An honest witness does not lie, while a false witness breathes lies. It underlines the enduring value of honesty and integrity. Pause… Verse 6: “A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.” These verses emphasize the contrasting attitudes toward wisdom. A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding. It highlights the importance of humility in seeking wisdom. Pause… Verse 7: “Stay away from fools, for you won’t find knowledge on their lips.” This verse advises us to be discerning in our associations. Stay away