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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2for they will provide a long and full life, and they will add well-being to you. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3Do not let truth and mercy leave you; bind 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 good understanding, in the sight of God and people. |
| 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] | 6Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7Do not be wise in your own estimation; 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 inner self. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9Honor the LORD from your wealth and from the first fruits of all your crops; |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10then your barns will be filled completely, and your vats will overflow with new wine. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11My child, do not despise discipline from the LORD, and do not loathe his rebuke. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12For the LORD disciplines those he loves, just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare 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 very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18She is like a tree of life to those who obtain her, and everyone who grasps hold of her will be blessed. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19By wisdom the LORD laid the foundation of the earth; he established the heavens by understanding. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20By his knowledge the primordial sea was broken open, and the clouds drip down dew. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22So they will give life to you, and grace to adorn your neck. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23Then you will walk on your way with security, and you will not stumble. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24When you lie down you will not be filled with fear; when you lie down your sleep will be pleasant. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25You will not be afraid of sudden disaster, or when destruction overtakes the wicked; |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26for the LORD will be the source of your confidence, and he will guard your foot from being caught in a trap. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27Do not withhold good from those who need it, when you have the ability to help. |
| 28[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 28Do not say to your neighbor, "Go! Return tomorrow and I will give it," when you have it with you at the time. |
| 29[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 29Do not plot evil against your neighbor when he dwells by you unsuspectingly. |
| 30[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 30Do not accuse anyone without legitimate cause, if he has not treated you wrongly. |
| 31[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 31Do not envy a violent man, and do not choose to imitate any of his ways; |
| 32[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 32for one who goes astray is an abomination to the LORD, but he reveals his intimate counsel 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] | 34Although he is scornful to arrogant scoffers, yet he shows favor to the humble. |
| 35[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 35The wise inherit honor, but he holds fools up to public contempt. |
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