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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1My son, don't forget my instruction, and keep my commandments carefully in mind. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2For they will add length to your days, years to your life, and abundant peace to you. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3Do not let gracious love and truth leave you. Bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart, |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4and find favor and a good reputation with God and men. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not depend on your own understanding. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7Do not be wise in your own opinion. Fear the LORD and turn away from evil. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8This will bring healing to your body, and refreshment to your bones. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the first of all your produce, |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10so your barns will be filled with abundance, and your vats will burst open with new wine. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11My son, do not reject the LORD's discipline, and do not despise his correction, |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12because the LORD corrects the person he loves, just as a father corrects the son he delights in. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13How joyful is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding, |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14because her profit is better than the profit of silver, and her yield than fine gold. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15She is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16Long life is in her right hand, and in her left are riches and honor. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peaceful. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18She is a tree of life for those who embrace her, and whoever clutches her tightly will be joyful. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19By wisdom the LORD laid the earth's foundations, and by understanding he set the heavens in place. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20By his knowledge the depths broke open, and the clouds drip with dew. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21My son, do not let wisdom leave your sight. Carefully observe sound judgment and discernment, |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22and they will be life to you and a graceful ornament for your neck. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23Then you will travel safely on your way, and your foot will not stumble. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24When you sit down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be pleasant. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25Do not be afraid of sudden disaster, or the devastation that comes to the wicked. |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26Indeed, the LORD will be your confidence, and he will keep your foot from being caught. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act. |
| 28[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 28Do not say to your neighbor, "Go, and come back. I will pay you tomorrow," when you have cash with you. |
| 29[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 29Do not plan to harm your neighbor, when he is living peacefully beside you. |
| 30[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 30Do not bring a lawsuit against a person for no reason, when he has done you no harm. |
| 31[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 31Do not envy a violent man, and do not emulate his lifestyle. |
| 32[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 32Indeed, a perverse man is utterly disgusting to the LORD, but he takes the upright into his confidence. |
| 33[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 33The LORD's curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous. |
| 34[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 34Though God scoffs at scoffers, he gives grace to the humble. |
| 35[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 35The wise will inherit honor, but he holds fools up for ridicule. |
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