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EPISODE · Jul 15, 2026 · 15 MIN

Two Voices, Two Roads: Wisdom's Feast and the Lure of Folly | Proverbs 6–9

from Word for Word: The Bible · host Kevin Mooneyhan

Episode Overview Two voices are always calling us—which will we follow? In this episode we walk through Proverbs 6 through 9. Proverbs 6 confronts laziness with the example of the ant, names the things God hates, and warns against temptation. Proverbs 7 paints a sympathetic but sobering picture of how attractive temptation can be and where it leads. Proverbs 8 and 9 personify Wisdom as a woman who was present at creation and now calls out, spreading a feast and inviting all who will listen—while Folly calls from the other direction. The choice between them shapes everything. Key Themes • The cost of laziness and the value of diligence • What God hates and why it harms community • How temptation comes attractively packaged • Wisdom present at creation, calling to us • The choice between Wisdom's feast and Folly In This Episode You'll Discover • Why the ant is a model of wisdom • What the things God hates reveal about Him • How to recognize temptation before it traps you • What it means that Wisdom calls in the streets • The major lesson: two voices call, and the road we choose shapes our life Today's Scripture: Proverbs 6–9 About the Podcast Word for Word: The Bible is a chronological Bible study podcast hosted by Kevin Mooneyhan that takes listeners through the entire Bible one chapter at a time. Each episode combines Scripture reading, historical context, theological insight, and practical application to help listeners understand God's Word and grow in their faith.

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In today's episode of Word for Word: The Bible, we explore Proverbs 6–9. Proverbs 6 warns against laziness, lists the things God hates, and cautions against temptation. Proverbs 7 vividly portrays the seduction that leads to ruin. And Proverbs 8 and 9 give voice to Wisdom herself, who existed before creation and now calls out, inviting people to her feast, while Folly calls in the opposite direction. Join Kevin Mooneyhan as we learn to recognize the two voices competing for our lives and choose the road that leads to life.

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