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God gives helpful advice to everyone who obeys him and protects those who live as they should.
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God sees that justice is done, and he watches over everyone who is faithful to him.
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Sound judgment and good sense will watch over you.
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Wisdom will protect you from evil schemes and from those liars
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They are dishonest themselves, and so are all their deeds.
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Wisdom and Sexual Purity
Wisdom will protect you from the smooth talk of a sinful woman,
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who breaks her wedding vows and leaves the man she married when she was young.
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Let love and loyalty always show like a necklace, and write them in your mind.
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Don't ever think that you are wise enough, but respect the Lord and stay away from evil.
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This will make you healthy, and you will feel strong.
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The Value of Wisdom
God blesses everyone who has wisdom and common sense.
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Wisdom is worth more than silver; it makes you much richer than gold.
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Wisdom makes life pleasant and leads us safely along.
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Wisdom is a life-giving tree, the source of happiness for all who hold on to her.
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My child, use common sense and sound judgment! Always keep them in mind.
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You will walk safely and never stumble;
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you will rest without a worry and sleep soundly.
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So don't be afraid of sudden disasters or storms that strike those who are evil.
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You can be sure that the Lord will protect you from harm.
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The Lord sneers at those who sneer at him, but he is kind to everyone who is humble.
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You will be praised if you are wise, but you will be disgraced if you are a stubborn fool.
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Advice to Young People
My child, listen closely to my teachings and learn common sense.
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My advice is useful, so don't turn away.
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When I was still very young and my mother's favorite child, my father
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said to me: “If you follow my teachings and keep them in mind, you will live.
