Book - Proverbs - Chapter = 4 --> NLT
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My children, listen to me. Listen to your father's instruction. Pay attention and grow wise,
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for I am giving you good guidance. Don't turn away from my teaching.
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For I, too, was once my father's son, tenderly loved by my mother as an only child.
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My father told me, "Take my words to heart. Follow my instructions and you will live.
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Learn to be wise, and develop good judgment. Don't forget or turn away from my words.
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Don't turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you. Love her, and she will guard you.
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Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do! And whatever else you do, get good judgment.
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If you prize wisdom, she will exalt you. Embrace her and she will honor you.
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She will place a lovely wreath on your head; she will present you with a beautiful crown."
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My child, listen to me and do as I say, and you will have a long, good life.
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I will teach you wisdom's ways and lead you in straight paths.
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If you live a life guided by wisdom, you won't limp or stumble as you run.
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Carry out my instructions; don't forsake them. Guard them, for they will lead you to a fulfilled life.
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Do not do as the wicked do or follow the path of evildoers.
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Avoid their haunts. Turn away and go somewhere else,
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for evil people cannot sleep until they have done their evil deed for the day. They cannot rest unless they have caused someone to stumble.
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They eat wickedness and drink violence!
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The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever brighter until the full light of day.
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But the way of the wicked is like complete darkness. Those who follow it have no idea what they are stumbling over.
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Pay attention, my child, to what I say. Listen carefully.
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Don't lose sight of my words. Let them penetrate deep within your heart,
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for they bring life and radiant health to anyone who discovers their meaning.
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Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do.
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Avoid all perverse talk; stay far from corrupt speech.
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Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you.
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Mark out a straight path for your feet; then stick to the path and stay safe.
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Don't get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.