Proverbs 1:4
New Century Version
4 They make the uneducated wise
and give knowledge and sense to the young.
Proverbs 3:21-26
New Century Version
21 My child, hold on to wisdom and good sense.
Don’t let them out of your sight.
22 They will give you life
and beauty like a necklace around your neck.
23 Then you will go your way in safety,
and you will not get hurt.
24 When you lie down, you won’t be afraid;
when you lie down, you will sleep in peace.
25 You won’t be afraid of sudden trouble;
you won’t fear the ruin that comes to the wicked,
26 because the Lord will keep you safe.
He will keep you from being trapped.
Proverbs 4:1-7
New Century Version
Wisdom Is Important
4 My children, listen to your father’s teaching;
pay attention so you will understand.
2 What I am telling you is good,
so do not forget what I teach you.
3 When I was a young boy in my father’s house
and like an only child to my mother,
4 my father taught me and said,
“Hold on to my words with all your heart.
Keep my commands and you will live.
5 Get wisdom and understanding.
Don’t forget or ignore my words.
6 Hold on to wisdom, and it will take care of you.
Love it, and it will keep you safe.
7 Wisdom is the most important thing; so get wisdom.
If it costs everything you have, get understanding.
Proverbs 5:1-2
New Century Version
Warning About Adultery
5 My son, pay attention to my wisdom;
listen to my words of understanding.
2 Be careful to use good sense,
and watch what you say.
Proverbs 9:1-6
New Century Version
Being Wise or Foolish
9 Wisdom has built her house;
she has made its seven columns.
2 She has prepared her food and wine;
she has set her table.
3 She has sent out her servant girls,
and she calls out from the highest place in the city.
4 She says to those who are uneducated,
“Come in here, you foolish people!
5 Come and eat my food
and drink the wine I have prepared.
6 Stop your foolish ways, and you will live;
take the road of understanding.
Proverbs 9:10
New Century Version
10 “Wisdom begins with respect for the Lord,
and understanding begins with knowing the Holy One.
Proverbs 14:8
New Century Version
8 A wise person will understand what to do,
but a foolish person is dishonest.
Proverbs 14:15
New Century Version
15 Fools will believe anything,
but the wise think about what they do.
Proverbs 21:5
New Century Version
5 The plans of hard-working people earn a profit,
but those who act too quickly become poor.
Proverbs 22:3
New Century Version
3 The wise see danger ahead and avoid it,
but fools keep going and get into trouble.
Proverbs 23:23
New Century Version
23 Learn the truth and never reject it.
Get wisdom, self-control, and understanding.
Proverbs 27:12
New Century Version
12 The wise see danger ahead and avoid it,
but fools keep going and get into trouble.
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