Proverbs 3:5-6
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5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not rely on your own insight.(A)
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.(B)
Proverbs 4:11-12
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11 I have taught you the way of wisdom;
I have led you in the paths of uprightness.(A)
12 When you walk, your step will not be hampered,
and if you run, you will not stumble.(B)
Proverbs 8:12-18
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12 I, wisdom, live with prudence,
and I attain knowledge and discretion.(A)
13 The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil.
Pride and arrogance and the way of evil
and perverted speech I hate.(B)
14 I have good advice and sound wisdom;
I have insight; I have strength.(C)
15 By me kings reign,
and rulers decree what is just;(D)
16 by me rulers rule,
and nobles, all who govern rightly.
17 I love those who love me,
and those who seek me diligently find me.(E)
18 Riches and honor are with me,
enduring wealth and prosperity.(F)
Proverbs 11:3
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3 The integrity of the upright guides them,
but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.(A)
Proverbs 12:5
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5 The thoughts of the righteous are just;
the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
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