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for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight;
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How useless to spread a net where every bird can see it!
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Moral Benefits of Wisdom
My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you,
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Then you will understand what is right and just and fair—every good path.
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Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men, from men whose words are perverse,
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Wisdom will save you also from the adulterous woman, from the wayward woman with her seductive words,
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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.
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Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them.
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My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words.
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Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
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Warning Against Adultery
My son, pay attention to my wisdom, turn your ear to my words of insight,
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you have been trapped by what you said, ensnared by the words of your mouth.
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When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.
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Warning Against the Adulterous Woman
My son, keep my words and store up my commands within you.
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They will keep you from the adulterous woman, from the wayward woman with her seductive words.
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now in the street, now in the squares, at every corner she lurks.)
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With persuasive words she led him astray; she seduced him with her smooth talk.
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Listen, for I have trustworthy things to say; I open my lips to speak what is right.
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My mouth speaks what is true, for my lips detest wickedness.
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All the words of my mouth are just; none of them is crooked or perverse.
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Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.
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The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
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The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
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Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.
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Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.
