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Proverbs 4:7 (NIV)

The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

Proverbs 4:8 (NIV)

Cherish her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.

Proverbs 4:9 (NIV)

She will give you a garland to grace your head and present you with a glorious crown.”

Proverbs 4:10 (NIV)

Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many.

Proverbs 4:11 (NIV)

I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.

Proverbs 4:12 (NIV)

When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble.

Proverbs 4:13 (NIV)

Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.

Proverbs 4:14 (NIV)

Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers.

Proverbs 4:15 (NIV)

Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way.

Proverbs 4:16 (NIV)

For they cannot rest until they do evil; they are robbed of sleep till they make someone stumble.

Proverbs 4:17 (NIV)

They eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence.

Proverbs 4:18 (NIV)

The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.

Proverbs 4:19 (NIV)

But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble.

Proverbs 4:20 (NIV)

My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words.

Proverbs 4:21 (NIV)

Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart;

Proverbs 4:22 (NIV)

for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body.

Proverbs 4:24 (NIV)

Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.

Proverbs 4:25 (NIV)

Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you.

Proverbs 4:26 (NIV)

Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways.

Proverbs 4:27 (NIV)

Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.

Proverbs 5:1 (NIV)

My son, pay attention to my wisdom, turn your ear to my words of insight,

Proverbs 5:2 (NIV)

that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge.

Proverbs 5:4 (NIV)

but in the end she is bitter as gall, sharp as a double-edged sword.

Proverbs 5:5 (NIV)

Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to the grave.

Proverbs 5:6 (NIV)

She gives no thought to the way of life; her paths wander aimlessly, but she does not know it.