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Proverbs
3
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1
My son, do not forget my teachings, and keep my commands in mind,
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Proverbs
3
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2
because they will bring you long life, good years, and peace.
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Proverbs
3
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3
Do not let mercy and truth leave you. Fasten them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart.
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Proverbs
3
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4
Then you will find favor and much success in the sight of God and humanity.
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Proverbs
3
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5
Trust the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.
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Proverbs
3
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6
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths smooth.
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Proverbs
3
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7
Do not consider yourself wise. Fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.
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Proverbs
3
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8
[Then] your body will be healed, and your bones will have nourishment.
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Proverbs
3
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9
Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the first and best part of all your income.
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Proverbs
3
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10
Then your barns will be full, and your vats will overflow with fresh wine.
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Proverbs
3
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11
Do not reject the discipline of the LORD, my son, and do not resent his warning,
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Proverbs
3
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12
because the LORD warns the one he loves, even as a father warns a son with whom he is pleased.
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Proverbs
3
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13
Blessed is the one who finds wisdom and the one who obtains understanding.
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Proverbs
3
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14
The profit [gained] from [wisdom]is greater than the profit [gained] from silver. Its yield is better than fine gold.
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Proverbs
3
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15
[Wisdom] is more precious than jewels, and all your desires cannot equal it.
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Proverbs
3
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16
Long life is in [wisdom's] right hand. In [wisdom's] left hand are riches and honor.
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Proverbs
3
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17
[Wisdom's] ways are pleasant ways, and all its paths lead to peace.
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Proverbs
3
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18
[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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Proverbs
3
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19
By Wisdom the LORD laid the foundation of the earth. By understanding he established the heavens.
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Proverbs
3
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20
By his knowledge the deep waters were divided, and the skies dropped dew.
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Proverbs
3
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21
My son, do not lose sight of these things. Use priceless wisdom and foresight.
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Proverbs
3
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22
Then they will mean life for you, and they will grace your neck.
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Proverbs
3
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23
Then you will go safely on your way, and you will not hurt your foot.
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Proverbs
3
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24
When you lie down, you will not be afraid. As you lie there, your sleep will be sweet.
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Proverbs
3
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25
Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the destruction of wicked people when it comes.
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Proverbs
3
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26
The LORD will be your confidence. He will keep your foot from getting caught.
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Proverbs
3
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27
Do not hold back anything good from those who are entitled to it when you have the power to do so.
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Proverbs
3
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28
When you have the good thing with you, do not tell your neighbor, "Go away! Come back tomorrow. I'll give you something then."
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Proverbs
3
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29
Do not plan to do something wrong to your neighbor while he is sitting there with you and suspecting nothing.
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Proverbs
3
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30
Do not quarrel with a person for no reason if he has not harmed you.
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Proverbs
3
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31
Do not envy a violent person. Do not choose any of his ways.
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Proverbs
3
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32
The devious person is disgusting to the LORD. The LORD's intimate advice is with decent people.
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Proverbs
3
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33
The LORD curses the house of wicked people, but he blesses the home of righteous people.
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Proverbs
3
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34
When he mocks the mockers, he is gracious to humble people.
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Proverbs
3
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35
Wise people will inherit honor, but fools will bear disgrace.