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20 My son, observe the commandment of your fatherAnd do not forsake the [k]teaching of your mother;21 Bind them continually on your heart;Tie them around your neck.22 When…

12 A worthless person, a wicked man,Is the one who walks with a perverse mouth,13 Who winks with his eyes, who [f]signals with his feet,Who [g]points with his fingers;14 Who with perversity in his…

6 Go to the ant, O sluggard,Observe her ways and be wise,7 Which, having no chief,Officer or ruler,8 Prepares her food in the summerAnd gathers her provision in the harvest.9 How long will…

Parental Counsel 6 My son, if you have become surety for your neighbor,Have [a]given a pledge for a stranger,2 If you have been snared with the words of your…

15 Drink water from your own cisternAnd [e]fresh water from your own well.16 Should your springs be dispersed abroad,Streams of water in the streets?17 Let them be yours aloneAnd…

7 Now then, my sons, listen to meAnd do not depart from the words of my mouth.8 Keep your way far from herAnd do not go near the door of…

Pitfalls of Immorality 5 My son, give attention to my wisdom,Incline your ear to my understanding;2 That you may observe discretionAnd your lips may reserve knowledge.3 For the lips of…

20 My son, give attention to my words;Incline your ear to my sayings.21 Do not let them depart from your sight;Keep them in the midst of your…

10 Hear, my son, and accept my sayingsAnd the years of your life will be many.11 I have directed you in the way of wisdom;I have led you in…

A Father’s Instruction 4 Hear, O sons, the instruction of a father,And give attention that you may [a]gain understanding,2 For I give you [b]sound teaching;Do not abandon my [c]instruction.3 When I was a son to…