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Proverbs 8:5-7
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5 You who are ignorant, learn to be wise.
    You who are foolish, get some common sense.
6 Listen, I have something important to say,
    and I am telling you what is right.
7 My words are true,
    and I will not say anything that is wrong.

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Proverbs 8:5-7
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5 You who are simple,(A) gain prudence;(B)
    you who are foolish, set your hearts on it.[a]
6 Listen, for I have trustworthy things to say;
    I open my lips to speak what is right.
7 My mouth speaks what is true,(C)
    for my lips detest wickedness.

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  1. Proverbs 8:5 Septuagint; Hebrew foolish, instruct your minds
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