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Proverbs 1:4-6
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4 These proverbs teach the naive how to become clever;
    they instruct the young in how to grow in knowledge and live with discretion.
5 The wise will pay attention to these words and will grow in learning,
    and the discerning will receive divine guidance,
6 And they will be able to interpret the meaning of a proverb and a puzzle,
    the twists and turns in the words of the wise and their riddles.

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Proverbs 1:4-6
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4 for giving prudence to those who are simple,[a](A)
    knowledge and discretion(B) to the young—
5 let the wise listen and add to their learning,(C)
    and let the discerning get guidance—
6 for understanding proverbs and parables,(D)
    the sayings and riddles(E) of the wise.[b](F)

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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.
  2. Proverbs 1:6 Or understanding a proverb, namely, a parable, / and the sayings of the wise, their riddles
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