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Friday, May 10th, 2024
the Sixth Week after Easter
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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs 2:6; Proverbs 3:13-20; Proverbs 4:5-13; Proverbs 5:1-2; Proverbs 8:1-9:6; Proverbs 9:10-12; Proverbs 11:2; Proverbs 14:33; Proverbs 15:33; Proverbs 16:16; Proverbs 17:24; Proverbs 18:4; Proverbs 19:8; Proverbs 24:3; Proverbs 24:7; Proverbs 24:14; Proverbs 28:26; Proverbs 30:24-28
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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Proverbs 1:7
- Variant Count: 2 (11%)
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:6
- Variant Count: 1 (7%)
For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding,
Proverbs 3:13
- Variant Count: 6 (54%)
Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding,
for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.
Proverbs 3:14
- Variant Count: 1 (7%)
for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.
She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.
Proverbs 3:15
- Variant Count: 1 (7%)
She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.
Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
Proverbs 3:16
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace.
Proverbs 3:17
- Variant Count: 1 (8%)
Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace.
She is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her will be blessed.
Proverbs 3:18
- Variant Count: 3 (13%)
She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed.
By wisdom the LORD laid the earth's foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place;
Proverbs 3:19
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
By wisdom the Lord laid the earth's foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place;
by his knowledge the deeps were divided, and the clouds let drop the dew.
Proverbs 3:20
- Variant Count: 3 (18%)
by his knowledge the watery depths were divided, and the clouds let drop the dew.
Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them.
Proverbs 4:5
- Variant Count: 3 (20%)
Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them.
Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.
Proverbs 4:6
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.
Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.
Proverbs 4:7
- Variant Count: 5 (29%)
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.
Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.
Proverbs 4:8
- Variant Count: 2 (13%)
Cherish her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.
She will set a garland of grace on your head and present you with a crown of splendor."
Proverbs 4:9
- Variant Count: 5 (27%)
She will give you a garland to grace your head and present you with a glorious crown."
Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many.
Proverbs 4:10
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many.
I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.
Proverbs 4:11
- Variant Count: 2 (13%)
I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.
When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble.
Proverbs 4:12
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble.
Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.
Proverbs 4:13
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.
My son, pay attention to my wisdom, listen well to my words of insight,
Proverbs 5:1
- Variant Count: 4 (25%)
My son, pay attention to my wisdom, turn your ear to my words of insight,
that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge.
Proverbs 5:2
- Variant Count: 1 (8%)
that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge.
Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?
Proverbs 8:1
- Variant Count: 1 (8%)
Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?
On the heights along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand;
Proverbs 8:2
- Variant Count: 4 (25%)
At the highest point along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand;
beside the gates leading into the city, at the entrances, she cries aloud:
Proverbs 8:3
- Variant Count: 3 (21%)
beside the gate leading into the city, at the entrance, she cries aloud:
"To you, O men, I call out; I raise my voice to all mankind.
Proverbs 8:4
- Variant Count: 2 (13%)
"To you, O people, I call out; I raise my voice to all mankind.
You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are foolish, gain understanding.
Proverbs 8:5
- Variant Count: 6 (37%)
You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are foolish, set your hearts on it.
Listen, for I have worthy things to say; I open my lips to speak what is right.
Proverbs 8:6
- Variant Count: 2 (11%)
Listen, for I have trustworthy things to say; I open my lips to speak what is right.
My mouth speaks what is true, for my lips detest wickedness.
Proverbs 8:7
- Variant Count: 1 (8%)
My mouth speaks what is true, for my lips detest wickedness.
All the words of my mouth are just; none of them is crooked or perverse.
Proverbs 8:8
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
All the words of my mouth are just; none of them is crooked or perverse.
To the discerning all of them are right; they are faultless to those who have knowledge.
Proverbs 8:9
- Variant Count: 3 (16%)
To the discerning all of them are right; they are upright to those who have found knowledge.
Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold,
Proverbs 8:10
- Variant Count: 1 (8%)
Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold,
for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
Proverbs 8:11
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
"I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 8:12
- Variant Count: 1 (8%)
"I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion.
To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.
Proverbs 8:13
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.
Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have understanding and power.
Proverbs 8:14
- Variant Count: 2 (15%)
Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight, I have power.
By me kings reign and rulers make laws that are just;
Proverbs 8:15
- Variant Count: 3 (25%)
By me kings reign and rulers issue decrees that are just;
by me princes govern, and all nobles who rule on earth.
Proverbs 8:16
- Variant Count: 2 (18%)
by me princes govern, and nobles—all who rule on earth.
I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.
Proverbs 8:17
- Variant Count: 1 (7%)
I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.
With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity.
Proverbs 8:18
- Variant Count: 1 (9%)
With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity.
My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver.
Proverbs 8:19
- Variant Count: 1 (7%)
My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver.
I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,
Proverbs 8:20
- Variant Count: 1 (7%)
I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,
bestowing wealth on those who love me and making their treasuries full.
Proverbs 8:21
- Variant Count: 4 (26%)
bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me and making their treasuries full.
"The LORD brought me forth as the first of his works,, before his deeds of old;
Proverbs 8:22
- Variant Count: None (0%)
"The Lord brought me forth as the first of his works, before his deeds of old;
I was appointed from eternity, from the beginning, before the world began.
Proverbs 8:23
- Variant Count: 11 (64%)
I was formed long ages ago, at the very beginning, when the world came to be.
When there were no oceans, I was given birth, when there were no springs abounding with water;
Proverbs 8:24
- Variant Count: 4 (21%)
When there were no watery depths, I was given birth, when there were no springs overflowing with water;
before the mountains were settled in place, before the hills, I was given birth,
Proverbs 8:25
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
before the mountains were settled in place, before the hills, I was given birth,
before he made the earth or its fields or any of the dust of the world.
Proverbs 8:26
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
before he made the world or its fields or any of the dust of the earth.
I was there when he set the heavens in place, when he marked out the horizon on the face of the deep,
Proverbs 8:27
- Variant Count: 1 (4%)
I was there when he set the heavens in place, when he marked out the horizon on the face of the deep,
when he established the clouds above and fixed securely the fountains of the deep,
Proverbs 8:28
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
when he established the clouds above and fixed securely the fountains of the deep,
when he gave the sea its boundary so the waters would not overstep his command, and when he marked out the foundations of the earth.
Proverbs 8:29
- Variant Count: 1 (3%)
when he gave the sea its boundary so the waters would not overstep his command, and when he marked out the foundations of the earth.
Then I was the craftsman at his side. I was filled with delight day after day, rejoicing always in his presence,
Proverbs 8:30
- Variant Count: 2 (9%)
Then I was constantly at his side. I was filled with delight day after day, rejoicing always in his presence,
rejoicing in his whole world and delighting in mankind.
Proverbs 8:31
- Variant Count: 1 (10%)
rejoicing in his whole world and delighting in mankind.
"Now then, my sons, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways.
Proverbs 8:32
- Variant Count: 3 (20%)
"Now then, my children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways.
Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not ignore it.
Proverbs 8:33
- Variant Count: 2 (16%)
Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not disregard it.
Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway.
Proverbs 8:34
- Variant Count: 4 (23%)
Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway.
For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the LORD.
Proverbs 8:35
- Variant Count: 5 (33%)
For those who find me find life and receive favor from the Lord.
But whoever fails to find me harms himself; all who hate me love death."
Proverbs 8:36
- Variant Count: 6 (37%)
But those who fail to find me harm themselves; all who hate me love death."
Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars.
Proverbs 9:1
- Variant Count: 3 (23%)
Wisdom has built her house; she has set up its seven pillars.
She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table.
Proverbs 9:2
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table.
She has sent out her maids, and she calls from the highest point of the city.
Proverbs 9:3
- Variant Count: 2 (11%)
She has sent out her servants, and she calls from the highest point of the city,
"Let all who are simple come in here!" she says to those who lack judgment.
Proverbs 9:4
- Variant Count: 7 (38%)
"Let all who are simple come to my house!" To those who have no sense she says,
"Come, eat my food and drink the wine I have mixed.
Proverbs 9:5
- Variant Count: 2 (16%)
"Come, eat my food and drink the wine I have mixed.
Leave your simple ways and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.
Proverbs 9:6
- Variant Count: 2 (13%)
Leave your simple ways and you will live; walk in the way of insight."
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverbs 9:10
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
For through me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.
Proverbs 9:11
- Variant Count: 2 (11%)
For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.
If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer."
Proverbs 9:12
- Variant Count: 2 (10%)
If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
Proverbs 11:2
- Variant Count: 1 (8%)
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.
Proverbs 14:33
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.
The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 15:33
- Variant Count: 6 (42%)
Wisdom's instruction is to fear the Lord , and humility comes before honor.
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!
Proverbs 16:16
- Variant Count: 2 (13%)
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!
A discerning man keeps wisdom in view, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 17:24
- Variant Count: 2 (10%)
A discerning person keeps wisdom in view, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
Proverbs 18:4
- Variant Count: 3 (16%)
The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who cherishes understanding prospers.
Proverbs 19:8
- Variant Count: 9 (56%)
The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.
By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established;
Proverbs 24:3
- Variant Count: 5 (29%)
Saying 21 By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established;
Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the assembly at the gate he has nothing to say.
Proverbs 24:7
- Variant Count: 12 (52%)
Saying 23 Wisdom is too high for fools; in the assembly at the gate they must not open their mouths.
Know also that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.
Proverbs 24:14
- Variant Count: 3 (10%)
Know also that wisdom is like honey for you: If you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.
He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
Proverbs 28:26
- Variant Count: 9 (52%)
Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.
"Four things on earth are small, yet they are extremely wise:
Proverbs 30:24
- Variant Count: 2 (16%)
"Four things on earth are small, yet they are extremely wise:
Ants are creatures of little strength, yet they store up their food in the summer;
Proverbs 30:25
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
Ants are creatures of little strength, yet they store up their food in the summer;
coneys are creatures of little power, yet they make their home in the crags;
Proverbs 30:26
- Variant Count: 2 (13%)
hyraxes are creatures of little power, yet they make their home in the crags;
locusts have no king, yet they advance together in ranks;
Proverbs 30:27
- Variant Count: 1 (9%)
locusts have no king, yet they advance together in ranks;
a lizard can be caught with the hand, yet it is found in kings' palaces.
Proverbs 30:28
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
a lizard can be caught with the hand, yet it is found in kings' palaces.
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