Proverbs 3:1-2
GOD’S WORD Translation
Using Wisdom
3 My son,
do not forget my teachings,
and keep my commands in mind,
2 because they will bring you
long life, good years, and peace.
Proverbs 9:7-9
GOD’S WORD Translation
Wisdom Prolongs Life
7 Whoever corrects a mocker receives abuse.
Whoever warns a wicked person gets hurt.
8 Do not warn a mocker, or he will hate you.
Warn a wise person, and he will love you.
9 Give ⌞advice⌟ to a wise person,
and he will become even wiser.
Teach a righteous person,
and he will learn more.
Proverbs 10:8
GOD’S WORD Translation
Proverbs Concerning the Mouth
8 The one who is truly wise accepts commands,
but the one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst.
Proverbs 12:15
GOD’S WORD Translation
15 A stubborn fool considers his own way the right one,
but a person who listens to advice is wise.
Proverbs 13:1
GOD’S WORD Translation
A Wise Son Lives Righteously
13 A wise son listens to his father’s discipline,
but a mocker does not listen to reprimands.
Proverbs 13:13
GOD’S WORD Translation
13 Whoever despises ⌞God’s⌟ words will pay the penalty,
but the one who fears ⌞God’s⌟ commands will be rewarded.
Proverbs 15:31
GOD’S WORD Translation
31 The ear that listens to a life-giving warning
will be at home among wise people.
Proverbs 17:10
GOD’S WORD Translation
10 A reprimand impresses a person who has understanding
more than a hundred lashes impress a fool.
Proverbs 19:16
GOD’S WORD Translation
16 Whoever obeys the law preserves his life,
⌞but⌟ whoever despises the Lord’s ways will be put to death.
Proverbs 19:20
GOD’S WORD Translation
20 Listen to advice and accept discipline
so that you may be wise the rest of your life.
Proverbs 19:25
GOD’S WORD Translation
25 Strike a mocker, and a gullible person may learn a lesson.
Warn an understanding person, and he will gain more knowledge.
Proverbs 19:27
GOD’S WORD Translation
27 If you stop listening to instruction, my son,
you will stray from the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:9
GOD’S WORD Translation
9 Do not talk directly to a fool,
because he will despise the wisdom of your words.
Proverbs 25:12
GOD’S WORD Translation
12 ⌞Like⌟ a gold ring and a fine gold ornament,
⌞so⌟ is constructive criticism to the ear of one who listens.
Proverbs 27:5-6
GOD’S WORD Translation
5 Open criticism is better than unexpressed love.
6 Wounds made by a friend are intended to help,
but an enemy’s kisses are too much to bear.
Proverbs 27:17
GOD’S WORD Translation
17 ⌞As⌟ iron sharpens iron,
so one person sharpens the wits of another.
Proverbs 29:1
GOD’S WORD Translation
29 A person who will not bend after many warnings
will suddenly be broken beyond repair.
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