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1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1My son, do not forget my teaching, But let your heart keep my commandments; |
2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2For length of days and years of life And peace they will add to you. |
3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3Do not let kindness 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] | 4So you will find favor and good repute 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 lean 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 eyes; Fear the LORD and turn away from evil. |
8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8It will be healing to your body And refreshment to your bones. |
9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9Honor the LORD from your wealth And from the first of all your produce; |
10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10So your barns will be filled with plenty And your vats will overflow with new wine. |
11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD Or loathe His reproof, |
12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12For whom the LORD loves He reproves, Even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights. |
13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13How blessed is the man who finds wisdom And the man who gains understanding. |
14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14For her profit is better than the profit of silver And her gain better than fine gold. |
15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15She is more precious than jewels; And nothing you desire compares with her. |
16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16Long life is in her right hand; In her left hand are riches and honor. |
17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17Her ways are pleasant ways And all her paths are peace. |
18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are all who hold her fast. |
19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19The LORD by wisdom founded the earth, By understanding He established the heavens. |
20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20By His knowledge the deeps were broken up And the skies drip with dew. |
21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21My son, let them not vanish from your sight; Keep sound wisdom and discretion, |
22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22So they will be life to your soul And adornment to your neck. |
23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23Then you will walk in your way securely And your foot will not stumble. |
24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24When you lie down, you will not be afraid; When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. |
25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25Do not be afraid of sudden fear Nor of the onslaught 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 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 do it. |
28[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 28Do not say to your neighbor, "Go, and come back, And tomorrow I will give it," When you have it with you. |
29[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 29Do not devise harm against your neighbor, While he lives securely beside you. |
30[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 30Do not contend with a man without cause, If he has done you no harm. |
31[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 31Do not envy a man of violence And do not choose any of his ways. |
32[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 32For the devious are an abomination to the LORD; But He is intimate with the upright. |
33[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 33The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, But He blesses the dwelling of the righteous. |
34[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 34Though He scoffs at the scoffers, Yet He gives grace to the afflicted. |
35[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 35The wise will inherit honor, But fools display dishonor. |
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