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1305 - Proverbs 5

Proverbs 5 Avoid Immoral Women  My son, pay attention to my wisdom; listen carefully to my wise counsel. Then, you will show discernment, and your lips will express what you’ve learned. But the lips of an immoral woman are as sweet as honey, and her mouth is smoother than oil. Yet, in the end, she is as bitter as poison, as dangerous as a double-edged sword. Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to the grave.* For she cares nothing about the path to life. She staggers down a crooked trail and doesn’t realize it. So now, my sons, listen to me. Never stray from what I am about to say: Stay away from her! Don’t go near the door of her house! If you do, you will lose your honor and you will lose, to merciless people, all you have achieved. Strangers will consume your wealth, and someone else will enjoy the fruit of your labor. In the end you will groan in anguish, when disease consumes your body. You will say,  “How I hated discipline! If only I had not ignored all th...
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1304 - Proverbs 4

Proverbs 4 A Father’s Wise Advice  My children,* listen when your father corrects you. Pay attention and learn good judgment, because I am giving you good guidance. Don’t turn away from my instructions. I, too, was once my father’s son, tenderly loved as my mother’s only child. My father taught me, by saying: “Take my words to heart. Follow my commands, and you will live. Get wisdom; develop good judgment. Don’t forget my words or turn away from them. Don’t turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you. Love her, and she will guard you. Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment. If you prize wisdom, she will make you great. Embrace her, and she will honor you. She will place a lovely wreath on your head; She will present you with a beautiful crown.” My child,* listen to me …do as I say, ….and you will have a long, good life. I will teach you wisdom’s ways, and she will lead you in straight paths. When you walk, you won’t be ...
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1303 - Proverbs 3 part 2

Proverbs 3 part 2 Wisdom is a tree of life, to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly. By wisdom the Lord founded the earth; by understanding he created the heavens. By his knowledge, the deep fountains of the earth burst forth, and the dew settles beneath the night sky. My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment. Hang on to them, because they will refresh your soul. They are like jewels on a necklace. They keep you safe on your way, and your feet will not stumble. You can go to bed without fear; you will lie down and sleep soundly. You need not be afraid of sudden disaster… nor the destruction that comes upon the wicked, because the Lord is your security. He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap. Do not withhold good from those who deserve it… when it’s in your power to help them. If you can help your neighbor now, don’t say, “Come back tomorrow, and then I’ll help you.” Don’t plot harm against your neighbor, because those who live nearby...
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