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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1My son, don't forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commands; |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2for they will bring you many days, a full life, and well-being. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3Never let loyalty and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7Don't consider yourself to be wise; fear the LORD and turn away from evil. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8This will be healing for your body and strengthening for your bones. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9Honor the LORD with your possessions and with the first produce of your entire harvest; |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10then your barns will be completely filled, and your vats will overflow with new wine. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11Do not despise the LORD's instruction, my son, and do not loathe His discipline; |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, just as a father, the son he delights in. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13Happy is a man who finds wisdom and who acquires understanding, |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14for she is more profitable than silver, and her revenue is better than gold. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15She is more precious than jewels; nothing you desire compares with her. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16Long life is in her right hand; in her left, riches and honor. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17Her ways are pleasant, and all her paths, peaceful. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who hold on to her are happy. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20By His knowledge the watery depths broke open, and the clouds dripped with dew. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21Maintain your competence and discretion. My son, don't lose sight of them. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22They will be life for you and adornment for your neck. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23Then you will go safely on your way; your foot will not stumble. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24When you lie down, you will not be afraid; you will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25Don't fear sudden danger or the ruin of the wicked when it comes, |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from a snare. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27When it is in your power, don't withhold good from the one it belongs to. |
| 28[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 28Don't say to your neighbor, "Go away! Come back later. I'll give it tomorrow"--when it is there with you. |
| 29[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 29Don't plan any harm against your neighbor, for he trusts you and lives near you. |
| 30[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 30Don't accuse anyone without cause, when he has done you no harm. |
| 31[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 31Don't envy a violent man or choose any of his ways; |
| 32[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 32for the devious are detestable to the LORD, but He is a friend to the upright. |
| 33[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 33The LORD's curse is on the household of the wicked, but He blesses the home of the righteous; |
| 34[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 34He mocks those who mock, but gives grace to the humble. |
| 35[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 35The wise will inherit honor, but He holds up fools to dishonor. |
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