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The Reasons for Proverbs
The proverbs of Solomon, David’s son who was king of Israel, ⌞given⌟
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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Stubborn fools despise wisdom and discipline.
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This is what happens to everyone who is greedy for unjust gain. Greed takes away his life.
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“Turn to me when I warn you. I will generously pour out my spirit for you. I will make my words known to you.
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then you will understand the fear of the Lord and you will find the knowledge of God.
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He has reserved priceless wisdom for decent people. He is a shield for those who walk in integrity
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in order to guard those on paths of justice and to watch over the way of his godly ones.
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Then you will understand what is right and just and fair— every good course ⌞in life⌟.
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who leaves ⌞her husband,⌟ the closest friend of her youth, and forgets her marriage vows to her God.
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Then you will find favor and much success in the sight of God and humanity.
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because the Lord warns the one he loves, even as a father warns a son with whom he is pleased.
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Blessed is the one who finds wisdom and the one who obtains understanding.
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The profit ⌞gained⌟ from ⌞wisdom⌟ is greater than the profit ⌞gained⌟ from silver. Its yield is better than fine gold.
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⌞Wisdom⌟ is more precious than jewels, and all your desires cannot equal it.
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Long life is in ⌞wisdom’s⌟ right hand. In ⌞wisdom’s⌟ left hand are riches and honor.
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⌞Wisdom⌟ is a tree of life for those who take firm hold of it. Those who cling to it are blessed.
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Do not plan to do something wrong to your neighbor while he is sitting there with you and suspecting nothing.
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The devious person is disgusting to the Lord. The Lord’s intimate advice is with decent people.
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When he mocks the mockers, he is gracious to humble people.
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The beginning of wisdom is to acquire wisdom. Acquire understanding with all that you have.
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Cling to discipline. Do not relax your grip on it. Keep it because it is your life.
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But the path of righteous people is like the light of dawn that becomes brighter and brighter until it reaches midday.
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The way of wicked people is like deep darkness. They do not know what makes them stumble.
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The lips of an adulterous woman drip with honey. Her kiss is smoother than oil,
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but in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, as sharp as a two-edged sword.
