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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2If you do this, you will live many years, and your life will be satisfying. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will earn a good reputation. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the LORD and turn away from evil. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10Then he will fill your barns with grain, and your vats will overflow with good wine. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11My child, don’t reject the LORD’s discipline, and don’t be upset when he corrects you. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12For the LORD corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14For wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages are better than gold. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16She offers you long life in her right hand, and riches and honor in her left. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17She will guide you down delightful paths; all her ways are satisfying. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19By wisdom the LORD founded the earth; by understanding he created the heavens. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20By his knowledge the deep fountains of the earth burst forth, and the dew settles beneath the night sky. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment. Hang on to them, |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22for they will refresh your soul. They are like jewels on a necklace. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23They keep you safe on your way, and your feet will not stumble. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24You can go to bed without fear; you will lie down and sleep soundly. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25You need not be afraid of sudden disaster or the destruction that comes upon the wicked, |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26for the LORD is your security. He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it’s in your power to help them. |
| 28[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 28If you can help your neighbor now, don’t say, “Come back tomorrow, and then I’ll help you.” |
| 29[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 29Don’t plot harm against your neighbor, for those who live nearby trust you. |
| 30[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 30Don’t pick a fight without reason, when no one has done you harm. |
| 31[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 31Don’t envy violent people or copy their ways. |
| 32[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 32Such wicked people are detestable to the LORD, but he offers his friendship to the godly. |
| 33[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 33The LORD curses the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the upright. |
| 34[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 34The LORD mocks the mockers but is gracious to the humble. |
| 35[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 35The wise inherit honor, but fools are put to shame! |
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