Proverbs 2 : 1 (ERVEN)
My son, pay attention to what I say. Remember my commands.
Proverbs 2 : 2 (ERVEN)
Listen to wisdom, and do your best to understand.
Proverbs 2 : 3 (ERVEN)
Ask for good judgment. Cry out for understanding.
Proverbs 2 : 4 (ERVEN)
Look for wisdom like silver. Search for it like hidden treasure.
Proverbs 2 : 5 (ERVEN)
If you do this, you will understand what it means to respect the Lord, and you will come to know God.
Proverbs 2 : 6 (ERVEN)
The Lord is the source of wisdom; knowledge and understanding come from his mouth.
Proverbs 2 : 7 (ERVEN)
He gives good advice to honest people and shields those who do what is right.
Proverbs 2 : 8 (ERVEN)
He makes sure that people are treated fairly. He watches over his loyal followers.
Proverbs 2 : 9 (ERVEN)
If you listen to him, you will understand what is just and fair and how to do what is right.
Proverbs 2 : 10 (ERVEN)
You will gain wisdom, and knowledge will bring you joy.
Proverbs 2 : 11 (ERVEN)
Planning ahead will protect you, and understanding will guard you.
Proverbs 2 : 12 (ERVEN)
These will keep you from following the wrong path and will protect you from those who have evil plans.
Proverbs 2 : 13 (ERVEN)
Such people have left the straight path and now walk in darkness.
Proverbs 2 : 14 (ERVEN)
They enjoy doing evil and are happy with the confusion it brings.
Proverbs 2 : 15 (ERVEN)
Their ways are crooked; they lie and cheat.
Proverbs 2 : 16 (ERVEN)
Wisdom will save you from that other woman, another man's wife, who tempts you with sweet words.
Proverbs 2 : 17 (ERVEN)
She married when she was young, but then she left her husband. She forgot the marriage vows she made before God.
Proverbs 2 : 18 (ERVEN)
Going into her house leads to death. She will lead you to the grave.
Proverbs 2 : 19 (ERVEN)
All who enter lose their life and never return.
Proverbs 2 : 20 (ERVEN)
Wisdom will help you follow the example of good people and stay on the right path.
Proverbs 2 : 21 (ERVEN)
Honest people will live in the land, and those who do right will remain there.
Proverbs 2 : 22 (ERVEN)
But the wicked will be forced to leave. Those who lie and cheat will be thrown out of the land.
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