Proverbs 1:5-9
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5 Let wise people listen and add to what they have learned.
Let those who understand what is right get guidance.
6 What I’m teaching also helps you understand proverbs and stories.
It helps you understand the sayings and riddles of those who are wise.
7 If you really want to gain knowledge, you must begin by having respect for the Lord.
But foolish people hate wisdom and instruction.
Think and Live Wisely
A Warning Against Sinful Men
8 My son, listen to your father’s advice.
Don’t turn away from your mother’s teaching.
9 What they teach you will be like a beautiful crown on your head.
It will be like a chain to decorate your neck.
Proverbs 1:23
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23 Pay attention to my warning!
Then I will pour out my thoughts to you.
I will make known to you my teachings.
Proverbs 2:1-6
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Good Things Come From Wisdom
2 My son, accept my words.
Store up my commands inside you.
2 Let your ears listen to wisdom.
Apply your heart to understanding.
3 Call out for the ability to be wise.
Cry out for understanding.
4 Look for it as you would look for silver.
Search for it as you would search for hidden treasure.
5 Then you will understand how to have respect for the Lord.
You will find out how to know God.
6 The Lord gives wisdom.
Knowledge and understanding come from his mouth.
Proverbs 11:2
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2 When pride comes, shame follows.
But wisdom comes to those who are not proud.
Proverbs 12:15
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15 The way of foolish people seems right to them.
But those who are wise listen to advice.
Proverbs 13:1
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13 A wise son pays attention to what his father teaches him.
But anyone who makes fun of others doesn’t listen to warnings.
Proverbs 13:10
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10 Where there is arguing, there is pride.
But those who take advice are wise.
Proverbs 13:20
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20 Walk with wise people and become wise.
A companion of foolish people suffers harm.
Proverbs 14:6-8
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6 Those who make fun of others look for wisdom and don’t find it.
But knowledge comes easily to those who understand what is right.
7 Stay away from a foolish person.
You won’t find knowledge in what they say.
8 People are wise and understanding when they think about the way they live.
But people are foolish when their foolish ways trick them.
Proverbs 14:18
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18 Childish people act in keeping with their foolish ways.
But knowledge makes wise people feel like kings.
Proverbs 14:29
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29 Anyone who is patient has great understanding.
But anyone who gets angry quickly shows how foolish they are.
Proverbs 14:33
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33 Wisdom rests in the hearts of those who understand what is right.
And even among foolish people she makes herself known.
Proverbs 15:14
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14 A heart that understands what is right looks for knowledge.
But the mouths of foolish people feed on what is foolish.
Proverbs 15:31-33
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31 Whoever listens to a warning that gives life
will be at home among those who are wise.
32 Those who turn away from correction hate themselves.
But anyone who accepts correction gains understanding.
33 Wisdom teaches you to have respect for the Lord.
So don’t be proud if you want to be honored.
Proverbs 16:16
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16 It is much better to get wisdom than gold.
It is much better to choose understanding than silver.
Proverbs 16:21
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21 Wise hearts are known for understanding what is right.
Kind words make people want to learn more.
Proverbs 17:24
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24 Anyone who understands what is right keeps wisdom in view.
But the eyes of a foolish person look everywhere else.
Proverbs 18:15
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15 Those whose hearts understand what is right get knowledge.
That’s because the ears of those who are wise listen for it.
Proverbs 19:20
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20 Listen to advice and accept correction.
In the end you will be counted among those who are wise.
Proverbs 20:5
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5 The purposes of a person’s heart are like deep water.
But one who has understanding brings them out.
Proverbs 20:18
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18 Plans are made by asking for guidance.
So if you go to war, get good advice.
Proverbs 21:11
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11 When you punish someone who makes fun of others, childish people get wise.
By paying attention to wise people, the childish get knowledge.
Proverbs 22:17-21
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30 Sayings of Wise People
Saying 1
17 Pay attention and listen to the sayings of wise people.
Apply your heart to the sayings I teach.
18 It is pleasing when you keep them in your heart.
Have all of them ready on your lips.
19 You are the one I am teaching today.
That’s because I want you to trust in the Lord.
20 I have written 30 sayings for you.
They will give you knowledge and good advice.
21 I am teaching you to be honest and to speak the truth.
Then you can give honest reports to those you serve.
Proverbs 23:19
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