Psalm 49:3
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3 My mouth shall speak wisdom;
the meditation of my heart shall be understanding.(A)
Matthew 12:35
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35 The good person brings good things out of a good treasure, and the evil person brings evil things out of an evil treasure.
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Psalm 19:14
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14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable to you,
O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.(A)
Proverbs 22:20-21
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20 Have I not written for you thirty[a] sayings
of admonition and knowledge,(A)
21 to show you what is right and true,
so that you may give a true answer to those who sent you?(B)
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- 22.20 Cn: Heb in the past or noble
Proverbs 22:17
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Sayings of the Wise
17 The words of the wise:
Incline your ear and hear my words[a]
and apply your mind to my teaching,
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- 22.17 Cn Compare Gk: Heb Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise
2 Timothy 3:15-17
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15 and how from childhood you have known sacred writings that are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All scripture is inspired by God and is[a] useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,(A) 17 so that the person of God may be proficient, equipped for every good work.(B)
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- 3.16 Or Every scripture inspired by God is also
Proverbs 4:1-2
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Parental Advice
4 Listen, children, to a father’s instruction,
and be attentive, that you may gain[a] insight,(A)
2 for I give you good precepts:
do not forsake my teaching.
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- 4.1 Heb know
Psalm 119:130
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130 The unfolding of your words gives light;
it imparts understanding to the simple.(A)
Psalm 45:1
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Psalm 45
Ode for a Royal Wedding
To the leader: according to Lilies. Of the Korahites. A Maskil. A love song.
1 My heart overflows with a goodly theme;
I address my verses to the king;
my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe.(A)
Psalm 37:30
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30 The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom,
and their tongues speak justice.(A)
Job 33:33
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33 If not, listen to me;
be silent, and I will teach you wisdom.”(A)
Job 33:3
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3 My words declare the uprightness of my heart,
and what my lips know they speak sincerely.(A)
Deuteronomy 32:2
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2 May my teaching drop like the rain,
my speech condense like the dew,
like gentle rain on grass,
like showers on new growth.(A)
Proverbs 8:6-11
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6 Hear, for I will speak noble things,
and from my lips will come what is right,(A)
7 for my mouth will utter truth;
wickedness is an abomination to my lips.(B)
8 All the words of my mouth are righteous;
there is nothing twisted or crooked in them.
9 They are all straight to one who understands
and right to those who find knowledge.(C)
10 Take my instruction instead of silver
and knowledge rather than choice gold,(D)
11 for wisdom is better than jewels,
and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.(E)
Psalm 104:34
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34 May my meditation be pleasing to him,
for I rejoice in the Lord.
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