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Proverbs 1:1-4
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The Usefulness of Proverbs

1 The (A)proverbs of Solomon (B)the son of David, king of Israel:

2 To know (C)wisdom and instruction,
To discern the sayings of (D)understanding,
3 To (E)receive instruction in wise behavior,
(F)Righteousness, justice and equity;
4 To give (G)prudence to the [a]naive,
To the youth (H)knowledge and discretion,

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  1. Proverbs 1:4 Lit simple ones
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Proverbs 1:1-4
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Purpose and Theme

1 The proverbs(A) of Solomon(B) son of David, king of Israel:(C)

2 for gaining wisdom and instruction;
    for understanding words of insight;
3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior,
    doing what is right and just and fair;
4 for giving prudence to those who are simple,[a](D)
    knowledge and discretion(E) to the young—

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  1. Proverbs 1:4 The Hebrew word rendered simple in Proverbs denotes a person who is gullible, without moral direction and inclined to evil.
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Proverbs 25:1
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Similitudes, Instructions

25 These also are (A)proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed.

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Proverbs 25:1
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More Proverbs of Solomon

25 These are more proverbs(A) of Solomon, compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:(B)

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