Proverbs 2:7-22
New Century Version
7 He stores up wisdom for those who are honest.
Like a shield he protects the innocent.
8 He makes sure that justice is done,
and he protects those who are loyal to him.
9 Then you will understand what is honest and fair
and what is the good and right thing to do.
10 Wisdom will come into your mind,
and knowledge will be pleasing to you.
11 Good sense will protect you;
understanding will guard you.
12 It will keep you from the wicked,
from those whose words are bad,
13 who don’t do what is right
but what is evil.
14 They enjoy doing wrong
and are happy to do what is crooked and evil.
15 What they do is wrong,
and their ways are dishonest.
16 It will save you from the unfaithful wife
who tries to lead you into adultery with pleasing words.
17 She leaves the husband she married when she was young.
She ignores the promise she made before God.
18 Her house is on the way to death;
those who took that path are now all dead.
19 No one who goes to her comes back
or walks the path of life again.
20 But wisdom will help you be good
and do what is right.
21 Those who are honest will live in the land,
and those who are innocent will remain in it.
22 But the wicked will be removed from the land,
and the unfaithful will be thrown out of it.
Proverbs 6:20-24
New Century Version
Warning About Adultery
20 My son, keep your father’s commands,
and don’t forget your mother’s teaching.
21 Keep their words in mind forever
as though you had them tied around your neck.
22 They will guide you when you walk.
They will guard you when you sleep.
They will speak to you when you are awake.
23 These commands are like a lamp;
this teaching is like a light.
And the correction that comes from them
will help you have life.
24 They will keep you from sinful women
and from the pleasing words of another man’s unfaithful wife.
Proverbs 7:1-5
New Century Version
The Woman of Adultery
7 My son, remember what I say, and treasure my commands.
2 Obey my commands, and you will live.
Guard my teachings as you would your own eyes.
3 Remind yourself of them;
write them on your heart as if on a tablet.
4 Treat wisdom as a sister,
and make understanding your closest friend.
5 Wisdom and understanding will keep you away from adultery,
away from the unfaithful wife and her pleasing words.
Proverbs 10:19
New Century Version
19 If you talk a lot, you are sure to sin;
if you are wise, you will keep quiet.
Proverbs 14:3
New Century Version
3 Fools will be punished for their proud words,
but the words of the wise will protect them.
Proverbs 18:10
New Century Version
10 The Lord is like a strong tower;
those who do right can run to him for safety.
Proverbs 21:23
New Century Version
23 Those who are careful about what they say
keep themselves out of trouble.
Proverbs 22:5
New Century Version
5 Evil people’s lives are like paths covered with thorns and traps.
People who guard themselves don’t have such problems.
Proverbs 22:24-25
New Century Version
24 Don’t make friends with quick-tempered people
or spend time with those who have bad tempers.
25 If you do, you will be like them.
Then you will be in real danger.
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