Proverbs 3:5-6
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5 ¶ Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own wisdom.
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy ways.
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Proverbs 4:11-12
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11 I have [a]taught thee in the way of wisdom, and led thee in the paths of righteousness.
12 When thou goest, thy gait shall not be [b]strait, and when thou runnest, thou shalt not fall.
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- Proverbs 4:11 Solomon declareth what care his father had to bring him up in the true fear of God: for this was David’s protestation.
- Proverbs 4:12 Thou shalt walk at liberty without offence.
Proverbs 8:12-18
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12 I wisdom dwell with [a]prudence, and I find forth knowledge and counsels.
13 The fear of the Lord is to hate [b]evil, as pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way: and a mouth that speaketh lewd things I do hate.
14 I have counsel and wisdom: I am understanding, and I have strength.
15 By me [c]kings reign, and princes decree justice.
16 By me princes rule, and the nobles, and all the judges of the earth.
17 I love them that love me: and they that seek me [d]early shall find me.
18 Riches and honor are with me: [e]even durable riches and righteousness.
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- Proverbs 8:12 That is, except a man have wisdom, which is the true knowledge of God, he can neither be prudent nor good counselor.
- Proverbs 8:13 So that he that doth not hate evil, feareth not God.
- Proverbs 8:15 Whereby he declareth that honors, dignity or riches come not of man’s wisdom or industry, but by the providence of God.
- Proverbs 8:17 That is, study the word of God diligently, and with a desire to profit.
- Proverbs 8:18 Signifying that he chiefly meaneth the spiritual treasures and heavenly riches.
Proverbs 11:3
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3 The uprightness of the just shall guide them: but the frowardness of the transgressors shall destroy them.
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Proverbs 12:5
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5 The thoughts of the just are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
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