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Walking with the Wise

by Sovereign Grace Music

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W-I-S-D-O-M 03:00
Inspired from Prov. 4:7; 16:16 VERSE 1 There is something that’s better than the latest toy There is something that never can be destroyed It’s worth more than jewels and gold Or anything money can buy CHORUS W-I-S-D-O-M spells wisdom, I need it W-I-S-D-O-M in Your Word, I find it I need Your wisdom, Lord, each day VERSE 2 Left to my own self I always tend to go astray But in the Bible You reveal Your perfect ways You teach me to think like You Instead of being a fool BRIDGE I wanna love it, live it, learn it, read it (W-I-S-D-O-M!) I wanna know it, think it, speak it, breathe it (W-I-S-D-O-M!) Credits: By Zach Jones © 2010 Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP)
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Inspired from Prov. 1:7; 3:7; 8:13; 14:26-27; 19:23; 22:4 CHORUS Here is where it all begins Here’s the key to every door It is when we know the fear of the Lord VERSE 1 When others try to draw you in So you would join them in their sin The fear of God will keep you safe And give you strength to run away VERSE 2 The Lord will bless the ones who search For wisdom in His holy Word He’ll keep them from the devil’s snares He’ll give them joy and hear their prayers! BRIDGE To fear the Lord, is to stand in awe To love what’s right and hate what’s wrong To fear the Lord, is to grow in love For our great God who rules us all Credits: By Mark Altrogge © 2010 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI)
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Inspired from Prov. 2:1-5 CHORUS Your Word’s got nuggets of gold A treasure for my soul Getting them out is my goal I’m gonna dig in, dig in, dig in Like I’m diggin’ for gold VERSE 1 I’ll go exploring like a treasure hunter Diggin’ down deep in a mine And Your Spirit’s gonna help me discover What I need to find VERSE 2 I’m gonna learn about the lazy sluggard And to keep away from the fool I will see that pleasing God is much better Than tryin’ to be cool BRIDGE Your Word’s got nuggets, nuggets of gold Your Word’s got nuggets, nuggets of gold Your Word’s got nuggets, nuggets of gold Your Word’s got nuggets, nuggets of gold Credits: By Dave Fournier © 2010 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI)
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Inspired from Prov. 3:1-8 VERSE 1 My father said, “Don’t forget my teaching But hold on tight to my commands For long life and peace they will add to you Don’t let love and kindness leave you Write them down upon your heart And God and people will smile on you” CHORUS 1 Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding In all your ways acknowledge Him And He’ll make straight all your paths Trust in the Lord VERSE 2 My father said, “Don’t be wise in your eyes But fear the Lord and turn from sin And God will heal you and give you strength” Look to Jesus to be your treasure He’s worth more than jewels and gold For He’s more precious than anything BRIDGE Jesus, You’re my confidence, Jesus, You’re my hope You will keep my feet from stumbling Jesus, You’re my confidence, Jesus, You’re my hope You will keep my feet from stumbling CHORUS 2 I’ll trust in the Lord with all my heart And will not lean on my own understanding In all my ways I’ll acknowledge Him And He’ll make straight all my paths Trust in the Lord Credits: By Mark Altrogge © 2010 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI)
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Make Me Wise 04:08
Inspired from Prov. 1:1; 2 Chron. 1:7-12 VERSE 1 Solomon was a young man When he learned that he’d be king He feared the Lord like his father So God said, “Ask for anything” VERSE 2 He didn’t ask for superpowers (no, he didn’t) Or to be a millionaire He only asked God for one thing (yes, he did) And gladly God heard his prayer CHORUS Make me wise, make me wise Let me see through this world’s lies There are so many paths to follow And I don’t want to compromise Make me wise, make me wise So I’m pleasing in Your sight Lord, I want to bring You glory So I’m asking You to make me wise VERSE 3 God is ready to help us (yes, He is) When we call upon His name He gives His grace to the humble (yes, He does) Who, just like Solomon, pray Credits: Music by Rich Gunderlock, words by Rich Gunderlock and Bob Kauflin © 2010 Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP)/Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI)
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Inspired from Prov. 18:24; 13:20 VERSE 1 A friend will always think of others A friend will overlook a wrong A friend sticks closer than a brother A friend is patient all along Jesus, let me be the friend You are to me CHORUS A good friend, true friend Here to help you through friend Strong friend, kind friend You can have what’s mine, friend Best friend, sure friend Humble and a pure friend Lord, I wanna be a good friend VERSE 2 A friend will help me do the right things A friend won’t lead me into sin A friend will help me when I stumble A friend will lift me up again Jesus, help me find a friend who’ll make me wise Credits: By Bob Kauflin and Stephen Altrogge © 2010 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI)
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Inspired from Prov. 28:13 VERSE 1 When I have done something I know I shouldn’t do And I’m tempted to hide it When I have spoken words I know I shouldn’t speak And I want to deny it If I confess my sins, I’ll find mercy CHORUS Blessed is the one who fears the Lord And admits his sin Blessed is the one who trusts the Lord Who alone forgives Jesus died so I don’t have to hide anymore VERSE 2 When I have taken something I know I shouldn’t take And I try to conceal it When I have disobeyed The rules my parents made I shouldn’t keep it a secret If I confess my sins, I’ll find mercy BRIDGE When we know we’re forgiven We don’t have to be afraid We’ll want to run from sin And follow Jesus every day Credits: Music by Zach Jones, words by Zach Jones and Bob Kauflin © 2010 Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP)/Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI)
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Inspired from Prov. 12:19; 25:18 CHORUS To tell the truth is what I want to do Because You love the lips that speak the truth To tell a lie leads me away from You So help me, God, to tell the truth VERSE 1 Your Words will last forever They never change or fade You never break a promise We can trust all You say But when my words aren’t truthful I’m doing something wrong They’ll only last a moment Suddenly they’ll be gone VERSE 2 A little lie seems harmless Like ordinary words But lies we tell to others Are like a sword that hurts When someone tries to tell me That covering up’s okay Don’t let me be dishonest Help me to humbly say Credits: By Bob Kauflin and Stephen Altrogge © 2010 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI)
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Lazy Bones 04:18
Inspired from Prov. 6:6-11; 16:3 VERSE 1 Have you heard about Mr. Lazy Bones? You can find him sleeping on his couch at home When there’s work outside for him to do He is working hard to find another excuse VERSE 2 Mr. Lazy Bones tells you he’s afraid Never ever finishes the plans he’s made When you want his help around the house You can try to find him but he’s never around CHORUS Lazy Bones can help us see What we never want to be Doesn’t have a hope or a clue When we work to please the Lord God will make our plans secure And He’ll be glorified in all we do VERSE 3 See the busy ants working all the time No one has to tell them how to stay alive Getting ready for winter days ahead Gathering their food until the times comes to rest Credits: By Doug Plank, Stephen Altrogge, and Bob Kauflin © 2009 Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP)/Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI)
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Inspired from Prov. 4:7; 16:16 VERSE 1 A cheerful heart is never empty A cheerful heart never will run dry A cheerful heart is found in Jesus And when He’s my joy I’m satisfied CHORUS So pour Your joy into my heart Until it’s on my face Oh Jesus fill me with Your joy And I will sing Your praise VERSE 2 A cheerful heart is like a fountain A cheerful heart overflows in song A cheerful heart can’t stop rejoicing And it’s filled with thanks all the day long BRIDGE Jesus, You’re the One, who can make me glad You’re the reason I’m alive, the best I’ll ever have Jesus You’re the One, who can make me glad You’re the reason I’m alive, the best I’ll ever have Credits: By Mark Altrogge © 2010 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI)
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All Ears 03:22
Inspired from Prov. 23:22 CHORUS I wanna be all ears when Mom is speaking All ears when Dad is teaching There’s a lot I don’t know And they’ve been around a whole lot of years And have covered some ground Their words will make me wise, so I’m all ears VERSE 1 When my eyes are tempted to wander away I’ll be all ears When my mouth is jumping at something to say I’ll be all ears Even when it’s hard for me to hear VERSE 2 When my parents tell me that I should obey I’ll be all ears When they teach me Jesus’ loving ways I’ll be all ears Cause I know it’s what I need to hear BRIDGE I’ve got two hands, two feet Two elbows, two knees, but I’m all ears Two eyes, one stare, and a whole lot of hair But I’m all ears Tomorrow, today, at school and at play I’ll be all ears I’ll be slow to speak, and quick to hear ‘Cause I wanna be all ears! Credits: By Dave Fournier © 2010 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI)
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Inspired from Prov. 11:24 CHORUS God loves a generous heart, a generous heart Yes, He does God loves a generous heart, a generous heart Cause that’s a heart like His own heart That’s a heart like His own VERSE 1 There are those who give away It seems the more they give, the more they gain There are others who hold back The more they try to keep, the more they lack The more they lack VERSE 2 God has shown us how to give He offered up His Son so we might live Jesus gave His precious blood To wash us clean and bring us back to God Back to God BRIDGE We can’t out give God For He’s the Giver of life And ev’ry good thing We can’t out give God He just keeps pouring out more He’s the wonderful King! Credits: By Mark Altrogge © 2010 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI)
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Who Can Say 03:24
Inspired from Prov. 20:9 VERSE 1 Who can say, “I have made my heart pure I am clean from my sin”? No one’s blameless in God’s holy eyes That’s why the Savior came CHORUS Jesus, Jesus, only You did everything right Jesus, Jesus, died and rose So we could have new life VERSE 2 Who has perfectly followed God’s law Loving all of His ways? The One who gave up His life in our place Jesus, the King who saves Credits: By Bob Kauflin © 2010 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI)

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The book of Proverbs tells us what it means to be wise. Being wise is more than just knowing a lot or being smart. It involves things like fearing the Lord, listening to others, loving God’s Word, having a joyful heart, being generous, not hiding our sin, working hard, and telling the truth.

One of the ways we become wise is by spending time with people who are wiser than us. That’s what it means to “walk with the wise”.

Most of all, wisdom is believing that Jesus is the Son of God who died for our sins and rose from the dead so that we could be forgiven and follow Him. That kind of wisdom is more important than anything in the world.

“For wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.” (Proverbs 8:11)

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released June 1, 2010

Produced and Arranged by Ben Gowell and Steve Cook Executive Producer: Bob Kauflin
Song Consultant: Mike Bradshaw

Vocals recorded by Steve Cook and
David MacKenzie at the Sovereign Grace Studio (Gaithersburg, MD), Metro Life Church Studios (Casselberry, FL), and Steve’s Dugout (Roseville, MN)
Band tracks recorded by Steve Cook and Ben Gowell at North Central University Studios (Minneapolis, MN) and Milton Studios (Mendota Heights, MN)
Overdubs recorded by Steve Cook, Ben Gowell, and David MacKenzie
Mixed by Ben Gowell at Milton Studios and Michael Rossback (Colorado Springs, CO)
Mastered by Jim Demain at Yes Master (Nashville, TN) Engineered by Ben Gowell
Assistant Engineer: AJ Mather

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