Popular Bible Verses from Proverbs 1

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Honoring the Lord is where true knowledge begins, but fools treat wisdom and good advice with contempt. My son, pay attention to your father's instruction, and don't reject your mother's teaching.

Stupid people are killed by their rebellion; foolish people are destroyed by their lack of concern. But everyone who listens to me will be kept safe, and will live without worrying about problems.”

Wise people will listen and gain in learning, and those who have good judgment will gain skills in guidance

My son, if evil people try to tempt you, don't give into them.

The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel. They are for achieving wisdom and instruction, and to recognize sayings that bring insight. They provide education in what makes sense, living right, judging correctly, and acting fairly. They give discernment to the immature, knowledge and discretion to the young.

then you'll call out to me for help, but I won't answer; you'll search hard for me, but won't find me. Why?—because they hated knowledge, and they didn't choose to respect the Lord.