Proverbs 1:5-9
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5 A wise man will hear and (A)increase in learning,
And a (B)man of understanding will acquire wise counsel,
6 To understand a proverb and a figure,
The words of the wise and their (C)riddles.
7 (D)The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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8 (E)Hear, my son, your father’s instruction
And (F)do not forsake your mother’s teaching;
9 Indeed, they are a (G)graceful wreath to your head
And [a](H)ornaments about your neck.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 1:9 Lit necklaces
Proverbs 1:23
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23 “Turn to my reproof,
Behold, I will (A)pour out my spirit on you;
I will make my words known to you.
Proverbs 2:1-6
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The Pursuit of Wisdom Brings Security
2 My son, if you will (A)receive my words
And (B)treasure my commandments within you,
2 (C)Make your ear attentive to wisdom,
Incline your heart to understanding;
3 For if you cry for discernment,
[a]Lift your voice for understanding;
4 If you seek her as (D)silver
And search for her as for (E)hidden treasures;
5 Then you will discern the (F)fear of the Lord
And discover the knowledge of God.
6 For (G)the Lord gives wisdom;
From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 2:3 Lit Give
Proverbs 11:2
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2 When (A)pride comes, then comes dishonor,
But with the humble is wisdom.
Proverbs 12:15
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15 The (A)way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
Proverbs 13:1
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Contrast the Upright and the Wicked
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Proverbs 13:10
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10 Through insolence [a]comes nothing but strife,
But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:10 Lit gives
Proverbs 13:20
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20 (A)He who walks with wise men will be wise,
But the companion of fools will suffer harm.
Proverbs 14:6-8
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6 A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none,
But knowledge is easy to one who has understanding.
7 Leave the (A)presence of a fool,
Or you will not [a]discern [b]words of knowledge.
8 The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But (B)the foolishness of fools is deceit.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:7 Lit know
- Proverbs 14:7 Lit lips
Proverbs 14:18
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18 The [a]naive inherit foolishness,
But the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:18 Lit simple
Proverbs 14:29
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:29 Lit short of spirit
Proverbs 14:33
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33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding,
But in the [a]hearts of fools it is made known.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:33 Lit inward part
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