Proverbs is a book found in the Old Testament that is filled with wisdom that has survived generation after generation. This wisdom will lead you closer to God and guide you toward a life of true fulfillment and joy. Just read a chapter a day and in 31 days you’ll have read the whole thing. We recommend reading the chapter based on the day of the month. So on the first day of the month, read chapter 1. On the second, read chapter 2. And so on.
Ever feel like you just can’t understand what it says or what it means? Try reading a modern translation such as the ESV or NLT. Each translation tries to balance staying true to the original meaning with being readable in today’s English vernacular. We find the ESV to balance these well. The NLT is even easier to read but loses some of the power and depth of meaning found in the ESV.
Whatever translation you chose, the important part is to get in the Bible every day. Before reading ask God to help you to understand what you read. Then sit back, read the daily reading in your Bible or using the links below, and trust God to teach you something about His love for you.
Follow us on twitter (@nlcc #proverbs) for a daily reminder. We’d love to have you share what you are learning.
November 15
It's been said that there are at least three things you can never get back in life: a harsh word after it's said, a wrong action after it's done, and time after it has passed. I think these even sound biblical. Proverbs 15:1 says "a soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger" and verse 28 says "The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. Proverbs has a lot to say about our words and the things we say. I wonder if we won't be surprised someday by how much our words hurt others and saddened God. It's a much bigger deal than most people ever realize. In fact, Proverbs 18:21 says the tongue has the power of life and death. You may never know how God uses your simple words of kindness or encouragement to help someone. Conversely, you may never know how deep an unkind or sharp word cuts someone. Let's together commit to building one another up with every word we speak. 1 Thess. 5:11.Read Proverbs 15
Daily Reading List
2 – Proverbs 2
3 – Proverbs 3
4 – Proverbs 4
5 – Proverbs 5
6 – Proverbs 6
7 – Proverbs 7
8 – Proverbs 8
9 – Proverbs 9
10 – Proverbs 10
12 – Proverbs 12
13 – Proverbs 13
14 – Proverbs 14
15 – Proverbs 15
16 – Proverbs 16
17 – Proverbs 17
18 – Proverbs 18
19 – Proverbs 19
20 – Proverbs 20
22 – Proverbs 22
23 – Proverbs 23
24 – Proverbs 24
25 – Proverbs 25
26 – Proverbs 26
27 – Proverbs 27
28 - Proverbs 28
29 - Proverbs 29
30 - Proverbs 30-31