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Proverbs 1:8-9
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The Prologue: Embrace Wisdom

8 My son, hear the instruction of your father,
    and do not forsake the teaching of your mother;
9 for they will be a garland of grace on your head,
    and chains about your neck.

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Proverbs 1:8-9
Authorized (King James) Version

8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father,
and forsake not the law of thy mother:
9 for they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head,
and chains about thy neck.

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Proverbs 1:8-9
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Prologue: Exhortations to Embrace Wisdom

Warning Against the Invitation of Sinful Men

8 Listen, my son,(A) to your father’s(B) instruction
    and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.(C)
9 They are a garland to grace your head
    and a chain to adorn your neck.(D)

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