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A troublemaker and a villain,
who goes about with a corrupt mouth,
13
who winks maliciously with his eye,
signals with his feet
and motions with his fingers,
14
who plots evil with deceit in his heart —
he always stirs up conflict.
15
Therefore disaster will overtake him in an instant;
he will suddenly be destroyed — without remedy.
1
My son, pay attention to my wisdom,
turn your ear to my words of insight,
2
that you may maintain discretion
and your lips may preserve knowledge.
3
For the lips of the adulterous woman drip honey,
and her speech is smoother than oil;
4
but in the end she is bitter as gall,
sharp as a double-edged sword.
5
Her feet go down to death;
her steps lead straight to the grave.
6
She gives no thought to the way of life;
her paths wander aimlessly, but she does not know it.
Getting Wisdom Is The Beginning Of Wisdom Proverbs 4:1-9
1
Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction;
pay attention and gain understanding.
2
I give you sound learning,
so do not forsake my teaching.
3
For I too was a son to my father,
still tender, and cherished by my mother.
4
Then he taught me, and he said to me,
“Take hold of my words with all your heart;
keep my commands, and you will live.
5
Get wisdom, get understanding;
do not forget my words or turn away from them.
6
Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you;
love her, and she will watch over you.
7
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom.
Though it cost all you have, get understanding.
8
Cherish her, and she will exalt you;
embrace her, and she will honor you.
9
She will give you a garland to grace your head
and present you with a glorious crown.”
Proverbs 4:7a
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom.
LEARNING results from gathering information.
UNDERSTANDING results of applying what is learned.
WISDOM results from applying morality to understanding.
Just as Wonder Bread helps build strong bodies 12 ways,
Fearing God and avoiding evil improves your physical health.
Works wonders for your spiritual health, too;
And the health of your family.
When Will You Understand What Is Right And Just And Fair? Proverbs 2:9-11
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Then you will understand what is right and just
and fair — every good path.
10
For wisdom will enter your heart,
and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
11
Discretion will protect you,
and understanding will guard you.
