Proverbs 3:1-2
New Century Version
Advice to Children
3 My child, do not forget my teaching,
but keep my commands in mind.
2 Then you will live a long time,
and your life will be successful.
Proverbs 3:13-18
New Century Version
13 Happy is the person who finds wisdom,
the one who gets understanding.
14 Wisdom is worth more than silver;
it brings more profit than gold.
15 Wisdom is more precious than rubies;
nothing you could want is equal to it.
16 With her right hand wisdom offers you a long life,
and with her left hand she gives you riches and honor.
17 Wisdom will make your life pleasant
and will bring you peace.
18 As a tree produces fruit, wisdom gives life to those who use it,
and everyone who uses it will be happy.
Proverbs 6:23
New Century Version
23 These commands are like a lamp;
this teaching is like a light.
And the correction that comes from them
will help you have life.
Proverbs 8:35
New Century Version
35 Those who find me find life,
and the Lord will be pleased with them.
Proverbs 10:17
New Century Version
17 Whoever accepts correction is on the way to life,
but whoever ignores correction will lead others away from life.
Proverbs 11:19
New Century Version
19 Those who are truly good will live,
but those who chase after evil will die.
Proverbs 11:30
New Century Version
30 A good person gives life to others;
the wise person teaches others how to live.
Proverbs 12:28
New Century Version
28 Doing what is right is the way to life,
but there is another way that leads to death.
Proverbs 15:4
New Century Version
4 As a tree gives fruit, healing words give life,
but dishonest words crush the spirit.
Proverbs 16:15
New Century Version
15 A smiling king can give people life;
his kindness is like a spring shower.
Proverbs 16:22
New Century Version
22 Understanding is like a fountain which gives life to those who use it,
but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
Proverbs 18:21
New Century Version
21 What you say can mean life or death.
Those who speak with care will be rewarded.
Proverbs 19:23
New Century Version
23 Those who respect the Lord will live
and be satisfied, unbothered by trouble.
Proverbs 21:21
New Century Version
21 Whoever tries to live right and be loyal
finds life, success, and honor.
Proverbs 22:4
New Century Version
4 Respecting the Lord and not being proud
will bring you wealth, honor, and life.
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