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Proverbs in 31 days: wisdom for builders

One chapter a day, matched to the date. A month of practical wisdom on work, money, words and relationships.

Proverbs has 31 chapters, which makes it a natural one-month reading plan: read the chapter that matches today's date. It is the most practical book in the Bible for anyone who works, leads or builds.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Proverbs 1:7, KJV)

How to read it - Read the chapter for today's date in the Bible tab. - Copy out one verse that speaks to your work or relationships this week. - Write one sentence: "This means I should…". - If you miss a day, read today's chapter anyway. You will come around again next month.

Week 1 (chapters 1–7): Why wisdom matters The opening chapters are a father's appeal to his son to choose wisdom over easy shortcuts. Look for the two paths, and for what each one costs.

Week 2 (chapters 8–14): Wisdom at work Notice how often Proverbs links diligence with provision and laziness with loss (for example 10:4 and 12:24). Ask: where am I being diligent, and where am I drifting?

Week 3 (chapters 15–21): Words, counsel and plans These chapters are full of verses about the tongue, about listening and about planning under God. Proverbs 16:3 and 16:9 make a good pair to memorise:

Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. (Proverbs 16:3, KJV)

A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. (Proverbs 16:9, KJV)

Week 4 (chapters 22–31): Character over time Money, friendship, leadership and integrity. Chapter 27 has a verse every business owner should know: "Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks" (27:23). Chapter 31 closes with a portrait of a capable, generous, hardworking person whose work speaks for itself.

Questions for your table - Which proverb challenged the way you run your work this month? - Which one would you put on the wall of your business?