O ye foolish men, understand wisdom, and ye, O fools, be wise in heart.

Give ear, for I will speak of excellent things, and the opening of my lips shall teach things that be right.

For my mouth shall speak the truth, and my lips abhor wickedness.

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

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Footnotes

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