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N84New International Version (1984)

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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 4:8
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Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.

Proverbs 4:8
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Cherish her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.

Proverbs 4:9
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She will set a garland of grace on your head and present you with a crown of splendor."

Proverbs 4:9
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She will give you a garland to grace your head and present you with a glorious crown."

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