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Proverbs 1:4
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for giving prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young-

Proverbs 1:4
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for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young—

Proverbs 3:21
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My son, preserve sound judgment and discernment, do not let them out of your sight;

Proverbs 3:21
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My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion;

Proverbs 3:22
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they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck.

Proverbs 3:22
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they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck.

Proverbs 3:23
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Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble;

Proverbs 3:23
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Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.

Proverbs 3:24
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when you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

Proverbs 3:24
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When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

Proverbs 3:25
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Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,

Proverbs 3:25
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Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,

Proverbs 3:26
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for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared.

Proverbs 3:26
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for the Lord will be at your side and will keep your foot from being snared.

Proverbs 4:1
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Listen, my sons, to a father's instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.

Proverbs 4:1
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Listen, my sons, to a father's instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.

Proverbs 4:2
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I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching.

Proverbs 4:2
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I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching.

Proverbs 4:3
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When I was a boy in my father's house, still tender, and an only child of my mother,

Proverbs 4:3
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For I too was a son to my father, still tender, and cherished by my mother.

Proverbs 4:4
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he taught me and said, "Lay hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands and you will live.

Proverbs 4:4
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Then he taught me, and he said to me, "Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live.

Proverbs 4:5
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Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them.

Proverbs 4:5
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Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them.

Proverbs 4:6
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Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.

Proverbs 4:6
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Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.

Proverbs 4:7
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Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

Proverbs 4:7
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The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

Proverbs 5:1
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My son, pay attention to my wisdom, listen well to my words of insight,

Proverbs 5:1
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My son, pay attention to my wisdom, turn your ear to my words of insight,

Proverbs 5:2
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that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge.

Proverbs 5:2
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that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge.

Proverbs 9:1
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Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars.

Proverbs 9:1
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Wisdom has built her house; she has set up its seven pillars.

Proverbs 9:2
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She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table.

Proverbs 9:2
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She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table.

Proverbs 9:3
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She has sent out her maids, and she calls from the highest point of the city.

Proverbs 9:3
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She has sent out her servants, and she calls from the highest point of the city,

Proverbs 9:4
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"Let all who are simple come in here!" she says to those who lack judgment.

Proverbs 9:4
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"Let all who are simple come to my house!" To those who have no sense she says,

Proverbs 9:5
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"Come, eat my food and drink the wine I have mixed.

Proverbs 9:5
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"Come, eat my food and drink the wine I have mixed.

Proverbs 9:6
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Leave your simple ways and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.

Proverbs 9:6
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Leave your simple ways and you will live; walk in the way of insight."

Proverbs 9:10
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"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Proverbs 9:10
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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Proverbs 14:8
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The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.

Proverbs 14:8
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The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.

Proverbs 14:15
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A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps.

Proverbs 14:15
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The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.

Proverbs 21:5
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The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.

Proverbs 21:5
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The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.

Proverbs 22:3
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A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.

Proverbs 22:3
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The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

Proverbs 23:23
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Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline and understanding.

Proverbs 23:23
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Buy the truth and do not sell it— wisdom, instruction and insight as well.

Proverbs 27:12
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The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.

Proverbs 27:12
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The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 1:4; Proverbs 3:21-26; Proverbs 4:1-7; Proverbs 5:1-2; Proverbs 9:1-6; Proverbs 9:10; Proverbs 14:8; Proverbs 14:15; Proverbs 21:5; Proverbs 22:3; Proverbs 23:23; Proverbs 27:12