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Proverbs 1:8-9
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8 My son, listen to your father’s instruction,
    and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching:
9 for they will be a garland to grace your head,
    and chains around your neck.

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Proverbs 1:8-9
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Warnings against Evil Companions

8 Hear, my child, your father’s instruction,
    and do not reject your mother’s teaching,(A)
9 for they are a fair garland for your head
    and pendants for your neck.(B)

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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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