Proverbs 1:1
The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel:
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Proverbs 1:1
The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel:
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Proverbs 1:7
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
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Proverbs 1:8
My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching;
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Proverbs 1:18
but these lay in wait for their own blood. They lurk secretly for their own lives.
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Proverbs 1:20
Wisdom calls aloud in the street. She utters her voice in the public squares.
Proverbs 1:21
She calls at the head of noisy places. At the entrance of the city gates, she utters her words:
Proverbs 1:22
“How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery, and fools hate knowledge?
Proverbs 1:23
Turn at my reproof. Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you. I will make known my words to you.
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