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Proverbs 4:5
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Proverbs 4:5
New Living Translation
5 Get wisdom; develop good judgment.
Don’t forget my words or turn away from them.
Proverbs 4:5
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Proverbs 4:5
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5 Get wisdom,(A) get understanding;
do not forget my words or turn away from them.
James 1:5
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James 1:5
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5 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.
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James 1:5
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James 1:5
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5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God,(A) who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.(B)
Proverbs 3:13-18
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Proverbs 3:13-18
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13 Joyful is the person who finds wisdom,
the one who gains understanding.
14 For wisdom is more profitable than silver,
and her wages are better than gold.
15 Wisdom is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
16 She offers you long life in her right hand,
and riches and honor in her left.
17 She will guide you down delightful paths;
all her ways are satisfying.
18 Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her;
happy are those who hold her tightly.
Proverbs 3:13-18
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Proverbs 3:13-18
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13 Blessed are those who find wisdom,
those who gain understanding,
14 for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.(A)
15 She is more precious than rubies;(B)
nothing you desire can compare with her.(C)
16 Long life is in her right hand;(D)
in her left hand are riches and honor.(E)
17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
and all her paths are peace.(F)
18 She is a tree of life(G) to those who take hold of her;
those who hold her fast will be blessed.(H)
2 Chronicles 34:2
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2 Chronicles 34:2
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2 He did what was pleasing in the Lord’s sight and followed the example of his ancestor David. He did not turn away from doing what was right.
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2 Chronicles 34:2
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2 Chronicles 34:2
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2 He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord and followed the ways of his father David,(A) not turning aside to the right or to the left.
Proverbs 23:23
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Proverbs 23:23
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23 Get the truth and never sell it;
also get wisdom, discipline, and good judgment.
Proverbs 23:23
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Proverbs 23:23
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23 Buy the truth and do not sell it—
wisdom, instruction and insight as well.(A)
Proverbs 19:8
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Proverbs 19:8
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8 To acquire wisdom is to love yourself;
people who cherish understanding will prosper.
Proverbs 19:8
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Proverbs 19:8
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8 The one who gets wisdom loves life;
the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.(A)
Proverbs 17:16
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Proverbs 17:16
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16 It is senseless to pay to educate a fool,
since he has no heart for learning.
Proverbs 17:16
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Proverbs 17:16
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16 Why should fools have money in hand to buy wisdom,
when they are not able to understand it?(A)
Proverbs 8:5
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Proverbs 8:5
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5 You simple people, use good judgment.
You foolish people, show some understanding.
Proverbs 8:5
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Proverbs 8:5
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:5 Septuagint; Hebrew foolish, instruct your minds
Proverbs 1:22-23
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Proverbs 1:22-23
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22 “How long, you simpletons,
will you insist on being simpleminded?
How long will you mockers relish your mocking?
How long will you fools hate knowledge?
23 Come and listen to my counsel.
I’ll share my heart with you
and make you wise.
Proverbs 1:22-23
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Proverbs 1:22-23
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Psalm 44:18
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Psalm 44:18
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18 Our hearts have not deserted you.
We have not strayed from your path.
Psalm 44:18
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Psalm 44:18
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18 Our hearts had not turned(A) back;
our feet had not strayed from your path.
Proverbs 18:1
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Proverbs 18:1
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18 Unfriendly people care only about themselves;
they lash out at common sense.
Proverbs 18:1
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Proverbs 18:1
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18 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends
and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.
Proverbs 16:16
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Proverbs 16:16
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16 How much better to get wisdom than gold,
and good judgment than silver!
Proverbs 16:16
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Proverbs 16:16
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Proverbs 2:2-4
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Proverbs 2:2-4
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2 Tune your ears to wisdom,
and concentrate on understanding.
3 Cry out for insight,
and ask for understanding.
4 Search for them as you would for silver;
seek them like hidden treasures.
Proverbs 2:2-4
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Proverbs 2:2-4
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