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The proverbs of Solomon, son of David and king of Israel. |
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Here are proverbs that will help you recognize wisdom and good advice, and understand sayings with deep meaning. |
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They can teach you how to live intelligently and how to be honest, just, and fair. |
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They can make an inexperienced person clever and teach young people how to be resourceful. |
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These proverbs can even add to the knowledge of the wise and give guidance to the educated, |
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so that they can understand the hidden meanings of proverbs and the problems that the wise raise. |
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To have knowledge, you must first have reverence for the LORD. Stupid people have no respect for wisdom and refuse to learn. |
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My child, pay attention to what your father and mother tell you. |
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Their teaching will improve your character as a handsome turban or a necklace improves your appearance. |
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My child, when sinners tempt you, don't give in. |
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Suppose they say, "Come on; let's find someone to kill! Let's attack some innocent people for the fun of it! |
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They may be alive and well when we find them, but they'll be dead when we're through with them! |
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We'll find all kinds of riches and fill our houses with loot! |
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Come and join us, and we'll all share what we steal." |
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My child, don't go with people like that. Stay away from them. |
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They can't wait to do something bad. They're always ready to kill. |
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It does no good to spread a net when the bird you want to catch is watching, |
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but people like that are setting a trap for themselves, a trap in which they will die. |
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Robbery always claims the life of the robber---this is what happens to anyone who lives by violence. |
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Listen! Wisdom is calling out in the streets and marketplaces, |
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calling loudly at the city gates and wherever people come together: |
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"Foolish people! How long do you want to be foolish? How long will you enjoy making fun of knowledge? Will you never learn? |
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Listen when I reprimand you; I will give you good advice and share my knowledge with you. |
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I have been calling you, inviting you to come, but you would not listen. You paid no attention to me. |
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You have ignored all my advice and have not been willing to let me correct you. |
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So when you get into trouble, I will laugh at you. I will make fun of you when terror strikes--- |
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when it comes on you like a storm, bringing fierce winds of trouble, and you are in pain and misery. |
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Then you will call for wisdom, but I will not answer. You may look for me everywhere, but you will not find me. |
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You have never had any use for knowledge and have always refused to obey the LORD. |
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You have never wanted my advice or paid any attention when I corrected you. |
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So then, you will get what you deserve, and your own actions will make you sick. |
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Inexperienced people die because they reject wisdom. Stupid people are destroyed by their own lack of concern. |
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But whoever listens to me will have security. He will be safe, with no reason to be afraid." |
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