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for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight;
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for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair;
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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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Prologue: Exhortations to Embrace Wisdom
Warning Against the Invitation of Sinful Men
Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
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Get Wisdom at Any Cost
Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.
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Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.
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For this command is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and correction and instruction are the way to life,
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Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold,
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Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not disregard it.
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A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.
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Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it, but whoever respects a command is rewarded.
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Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.
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Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.
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The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.
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The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction.
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Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.
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Saying 12
Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.
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Buy the truth and do not sell it— wisdom, instruction and insight as well.
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Those who forsake instruction praise the wicked, but those who heed it resist them.
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A discerning son heeds instruction, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
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If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction, even their prayers are detestable.
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Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.
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She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
