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Proverbs 10 During the months that have 31 days, we will study through Proverbs. There are 31 Proverbs, one for each day and plenty of wisdom to help us grow in our knowledge of God, self and others. Questions to consider when reading a Proverb: How is God calling me to respond to this knowledge? Do I need to confess and repent of any sin in my life that is keeping me from living in unity with God and others? What are my next steps after reading this? Always start and close your time of reading the Bible with prayer and remove distractions that can keep you from truly focusing. October 9, 2019 Proverbs of Solomon 10  The proverbs  of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father,      but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. 2  Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value,      but righteousness delivers from death. 3  The  Lord  does not let the righteous go hungry,      but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. 4  Lazy hands make for poverty,      but

Proverbs 9   New International Version (NIV) Invitations of Wisdom and Folly Wisdom has built  her house;      she has set up [ a ]  its seven pillars. 2  She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine;      she has also set her table. 3  She has sent out her servants, and she calls      from the highest point of the city, 4       “Let all who are simple  come to my house!” To those who have no sense  she says, 5       “Come,  eat my food      and drink the wine I have mixed. 6  Leave your simple ways and you will live;      walk in the way of insight.” 7  Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults;      whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse. 8  Do not rebuke mockers  or they will hate you;      rebuke the wise and they will love you. 9  Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still;      teach the righteous and they will add to their learning. 10  The fear of the  Lord  is the beginning of wisdom,      and knowledge of the Holy One  is understanding. 11  For through wisd