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Proverbs 1
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The Value of Proverbs

1The proverbs of Solomon, son of David and king of Israel.H4912H8010H1121H1732H4428H3478
2Here are proverbs that will help you recognize wisdom and good advice, and understand sayings with deep meaning.H3045H2451H4148H995H561H998
3They can teach you how to live intelligently and how to be honest, just, and fair.H3947H4148H7919H6664H4941H4339
4They can make an inexperienced person clever and teach young people how to be resourceful.H5414H6195H6612H5288H1847H4209
5These proverbs can even add to the knowledge of the wise and give guidance to the educated,H2450H8085H3254H3948H995H7069H8458
6so that they can understand the hidden meanings of proverbs and the problems that the wise raise.H995H4912H4426H1697H2450H2420

Advice to the Young

7To have knowledge, you must first have reverence for the LORD. Stupid people have no respect for wisdom and refuse to learn.H3374H3068H7225H1847H191H936H2451H4148
8My child, pay attention to what your father and mother tell you.H1121H8085H4148H1H5203H8451H517
9Their teaching will improve your character as a handsome turban or a necklace improves your appearance.H3880H2580H7218H6060H1621
10My child, when sinners tempt you, don't give in.H1121H2400H6601H14
11Suppose they say, "Come on; let's find someone to kill! Let's attack some innocent people for the fun of it!H559H3212H693H1818H6845H5355H2600
12They may be alive and well when we find them, but they'll be dead when we're through with them!H1104H2416H7585H8549H3381H953
13We'll find all kinds of riches and fill our houses with loot!H4672H3368H1952H4390H1004H7998
14Come and join us, and we'll all share what we steal."H5307H1486H8432H259H3599
15My child, don't go with people like that. Stay away from them.H1121H3212H1870H4513H7272H5410
16They can't wait to do something bad. They're always ready to kill.H7272H7323H7451H4116H8210H1818
17It does no good to spread a net when the bird you want to catch is watching,H2600H7568H2219H5869H1167H3671
18but people like that are setting a trap for themselves, a trap in which they will die.H693H1818H6845H5315
19Robbery always claims the life of the robber - this is what happens to anyone who lives by violence.H734H1214H1215H3947H5315H1167

Wisdom Calls

20Listen! Wisdom is calling out in the streets and marketplaces,H2454H7442H2351H5414H6963H7339
21calling loudly at the city gates and wherever people come together:H7121H7218H1993H6607H8179H5892H559H561
22"Foolish people! How long do you want to be foolish? How long will you enjoy making fun of knowledge? Will you never learn?H6612H157H6612H3887H2530H3944H3684H8130H1847
23Listen when I reprimand you; I will give you good advice and share my knowledge with you.H7725H8433H5042H7307H3045H1697
24I have been calling you, inviting you to come, but you would not listen. You paid no attention to me.H7121H3985H5186H3027H7181
25You have ignored all my advice and have not been willing to let me correct you.H6544H6098H14H8433
26So when you get into trouble, I will laugh at you. I will make fun of you when terror strikes -H7832H343H3932H6343H935
27when it comes on you like a storm, bringing fierce winds of trouble, and you are in pain and misery.H6343H935H7722H7584H343H857H5492H6869H6695H935
28Then you will call for wisdom, but I will not answer. You may look for me everywhere, but you will not find me.H7121H6030H7836H4672
29You have never had any use for knowledge and have always refused to obey the LORD.H8130H1847H977H3374H3068
30You have never wanted my advice or paid any attention when I corrected you.H14H6098H5006H8433
31So then, you will get what you deserve, and your own actions will make you sick.H398H6529H1870H7646H4156
32Inexperienced people die because they reject wisdom. Stupid people are destroyed by their own lack of concern.H4878H6612H2026H7962H3684H6
33But whoever listens to me will have security. He will be safe, with no reason to be afraid."H8085H7931H983H7599H6343H7451


Good News Translation. Scripture taken from the Good News Translation in Today’s English Version- Second Edition Copyright © 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission. More details.
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