Psalm 49:3
New Living Translation
3 For my words are wise,
and my thoughts are filled with insight.
Matthew 12:35
New Living Translation
35 A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart.
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Psalm 19:14
New Living Translation
14 May the words of my mouth
and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing to you,
O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Proverbs 22:20-21
New Living Translation
20 I have written thirty sayings[a] for you,
filled with advice and knowledge.
21 In this way, you may know the truth
and take an accurate report to those who sent you.
Footnotes
- 22:20 Or excellent sayings; the meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain.
Proverbs 22:17
New Living Translation
Sayings of the Wise
17 Listen to the words of the wise;
apply your heart to my instruction.
2 Timothy 3:15-17
New Living Translation
15 You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
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Proverbs 4:1-2
New Living Translation
A Father’s Wise Advice
4 My children,[a] listen when your father corrects you.
Pay attention and learn good judgment,
2 for I am giving you good guidance.
Don’t turn away from my instructions.
Footnotes
- 4:1 Hebrew My sons.
Psalm 119:130
New Living Translation
130 The teaching of your word gives light,
so even the simple can understand.
Psalm 45:1
New Living Translation
Psalm 45
For the choir director: A love song to be sung to the tune “Lilies.” A psalm[a] of the descendants of Korah.
1 Beautiful words stir my heart.
I will recite a lovely poem about the king,
for my tongue is like the pen of a skillful poet.
Footnotes
- 45:Title Hebrew maskil. This may be a literary or musical term.
Psalm 37:30
New Living Translation
30 The godly offer good counsel;
they teach right from wrong.
Job 33:33
New Living Translation
33 But if not, then listen to me.
Keep silent and I will teach you wisdom!”
Job 33:3
New Living Translation
3 I speak with all sincerity;
I speak the truth.
Deuteronomy 32:2
New Living Translation
2 Let my teaching fall on you like rain;
let my speech settle like dew.
Let my words fall like rain on tender grass,
like gentle showers on young plants.
Proverbs 8:6-11
New Living Translation
6 Listen to me! For I have important things to tell you.
Everything I say is right,
7 for I speak the truth
and detest every kind of deception.
8 My advice is wholesome.
There is nothing devious or crooked in it.
9 My words are plain to anyone with understanding,
clear to those with knowledge.
10 Choose my instruction rather than silver,
and knowledge rather than pure gold.
11 For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies.
Nothing you desire can compare with it.
Psalm 104:34
New Living Translation
34 May all my thoughts be pleasing to him,
for I rejoice in the Lord.
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