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To understand a proverb and a saying, The words of the wise and their riddles.
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Turn to my rebuke, Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you.
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The Pursuit of Wisdom Brings Security
My son, if you will receive my words And treasure my commandments within you,
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To rescue you from the strange woman, From the foreign woman who flatters with her words,
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He taught me and said to me, “Let your heart take hold of my words; Keep my commandments and live;
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Acquire wisdom! Acquire understanding! Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.
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My son, pay attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings.
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Now then, my sons, listen to me And do not turn away from the words of my mouth.
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If you have been ensnared by the words of your mouth, Or caught by the words of your mouth,
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The Lures of the Prostitute
My son, keep my words And treasure my commandments within you.
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So that they may keep you from an adulteress, From the foreigner who flatters with her words.
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Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, And pay attention to the words of my mouth.
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All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; There is nothing crooked or perverted in them.
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When there are many words, wrongdoing is unavoidable, But one who restrains his lips is wise.
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The words of the wicked wait in ambush for blood, But the mouth of the upright will rescue them.
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A person will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a person’s hands will return to him.
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Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.
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One who despises the word will do badly, But one who fears the commandment will be rewarded.
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Leave the presence of a fool, Or you will not discern words of knowledge.
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Contrast of the Upright and the Wicked
A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
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A person has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word!
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Evil plans are an abomination to the Lord, But pleasant words are pure.
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One who pays attention to the word will find good, And blessed is one who trusts in the Lord.
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Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
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A worthless person digs up evil, While his words are like scorching fire.
