Proverbs 3:1-2
New Living Translation
Trusting in the Lord
3 My child,[a] never forget the things I have taught you.
Store my commands in your heart.
2 If you do this, you will live many years,
and your life will be satisfying.
Proverbs 3:1-2
Living Bible
3 1-2 My son, never forget the things I’ve taught you. If you want a long and satisfying life, closely follow my instructions.
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Proverbs 3:13-18
New Living Translation
13 Joyful is the person who finds wisdom,
the one who gains understanding.
14 For wisdom is more profitable than silver,
and her wages are better than gold.
15 Wisdom is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
16 She offers you long life in her right hand,
and riches and honor in her left.
17 She will guide you down delightful paths;
all her ways are satisfying.
18 Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her;
happy are those who hold her tightly.
Proverbs 3:13-18
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13-15 The man who knows right from wrong[a] and has good judgment and common sense is happier than the man who is immensely rich! For such wisdom is far more valuable than precious jewels. Nothing else compares with it. 16-17 Wisdom gives: a long, good life, riches, honor, pleasure, peace. 18 Wisdom is a tree of life to those who eat her fruit; happy is the man who keeps on eating it.
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- Proverbs 3:13 The man who knows right from wrong, literally, “The man who finds wisdom.”
Proverbs 6:23
New Living Translation
23 For their command is a lamp
and their instruction a light;
their corrective discipline
is the way to life.
Proverbs 6:23
Living Bible
23 For their advice is a beam of light directed into the dark corners of your mind to warn you of danger and to give you a good life.
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Proverbs 8:35
New Living Translation
35 For whoever finds me finds life
and receives favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 8:35
Living Bible
35 For whoever finds me finds life and wins approval from the Lord.
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Proverbs 10:17
New Living Translation
17 People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life,
but those who ignore correction will go astray.
Proverbs 10:17
Living Bible
17 Anyone willing to be corrected is on the pathway to life. Anyone refusing has lost his chance.
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Proverbs 11:19
New Living Translation
19 Godly people find life;
evil people find death.
Proverbs 11:30
New Living Translation
30 The seeds of good deeds become a tree of life;
a wise person wins friends.[a]
Footnotes
- 11:30 Or and those who win souls are wise.
Proverbs 11:30
Living Bible
30 Godly men are growing a tree that bears life-giving fruit, and all who win souls are wise.[a]
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- Proverbs 11:30 all who win souls are wise, or “he that is wise wins souls.”
Proverbs 12:28
New Living Translation
28 The way of the godly leads to life;
that path does not lead to death.
Proverbs 12:28
Living Bible
28 The path of the godly leads to life. So why fear death?
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Proverbs 15:4
New Living Translation
4 Gentle words are a tree of life;
a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:4
Living Bible
4 Gentle words cause life and health; griping brings discouragement.
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Proverbs 16:15
New Living Translation
15 When the king smiles, there is life;
his favor refreshes like a spring rain.
Proverbs 16:15
Living Bible
15 Many favors are showered on those who please the king.
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Proverbs 16:22
New Living Translation
22 Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it,
but discipline is wasted on fools.
Proverbs 16:22
Living Bible
22 Wisdom is a fountain of life to those possessing it, but a fool’s burden is his folly.
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Proverbs 18:21
New Living Translation
21 The tongue can bring death or life;
those who love to talk will reap the consequences.
Proverbs 18:21
Living Bible
21 Those who love to talk will suffer the consequences. Men have died for saying the wrong thing!
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