Marketplace Proverbs & Coffee With Ernie

“It’s stupid to try to get something for nothing, or run up huge bills on get-rich-quick schemes.” Proverbs 17:18 (MSG)Proverbs 17 warns about judgment, restraint, and the costs of foolish choices. The verse highlights a recurring temptation: seeking quick results by bypassing wisdom and effort. In chaotic cultures, shortcuts seem like opportunities, confident, efficient, and innovative. Yet wisdom questions not if it works, but its long-term cost. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marketplaceproverbs.substack.com