Readings: July 4-10

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Netherlandish Proverbs (1559), Pieter Bruegel the Elder

We begin the first of two weeks in the book of Proverbs. This will feel overwhelming when reading so many proverbs in one day. But, reading fast helps us catch repeated themes and echoes from the book.

Proverbs begins with an extended nine chapter introduction. The first nine chapters are a long appeal to trust Lady Wisdom. Remember these Proverbs were recorded for the instruction of young, straight men. Do the appeals convince you that wisdom is the right path?

Starting in chapter 10, the proverbs keep hitting one after another with no discernible order or flow. Consider highlighting any proverbs that seem particularly relevant to you, right now. In the future, when you return to Proverbs again, it is very likely that you will need to hear different ones.

Day One: Proverbs 1-3

Day Two: Proverbs 4-6

Day Three: Proverbs 7-9

Day Four: Proverbs 10-12

Day Five: Proverbs 13-15

Day Six: Proverbs 16-18