1 Wisdom exhorteth to obey her. 5 She teacheth the fear of God. 6 She is given of God. 10 She preserveth from wickedness.

My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and [a]hide my commandments within thee,

And cause thine ears to hearken unto wisdom, and incline [b]thine heart to understanding,

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 2:1 That is, keep them in thine heart.
  2. Proverbs 2:2 If thou give thyself to the true knowledge of God without hypocrisy.

Moral Benefits of Wisdom

My son,(A) if you accept my words
    and store up my commands within you,
turning your ear to wisdom
    and applying your heart to understanding(B)

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The Value of Wisdom

My son, if you receive my words,
And (A)treasure my commands within you,
So that you incline your ear to wisdom,
And apply your heart to understanding;

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智慧使人认识 神

我儿,如果你接受我的话,

把我的诫命珍藏在心里,

留心听智慧,

致力求聪明;

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