Proverbs 4 : 1 (HCSB)
Listen, *my sons, to a father's discipline, and pay attention so that you may gain understanding,
Proverbs 4 : 2 (HCSB)
for I am giving you good instruction. Don't abandon my teaching.
Proverbs 4 : 3 (HCSB)
When I was a son with my father, tender and precious to my mother,
Proverbs 4 : 4 (HCSB)
he taught me and said: "Your heart must hold on to my words. Keep my commands and live.
Proverbs 4 : 5 (HCSB)
Get wisdom, get understanding; don't forget or turn away from the words of my mouth.
Proverbs 4 : 6 (HCSB)
Don't abandon wisdom, and she will watch over you; love her, and she will guard you.
Proverbs 4 : 7 (HCSB)
Wisdom is supreme-- so get wisdom. And whatever else you get, get understanding.
Proverbs 4 : 8 (HCSB)
Cherish her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you.
Proverbs 4 : 9 (HCSB)
She will place a garland of grace on your head; she will give you a crown of beauty."
Proverbs 4 : 10 (HCSB)
Listen, my son. Accept my words, and you will live many years.
Proverbs 4 : 11 (HCSB)
I am teaching you the way of wisdom; I am guiding you on straight paths.
Proverbs 4 : 12 (HCSB)
When you walk, your steps will not be hindered; when you run, you will not stumble.
Proverbs 4 : 13 (HCSB)
Hold on to instruction; don't let go. Guard it, for it is your life.
Proverbs 4 : 14 (HCSB)
Don't set foot on the path of the wicked; don't proceed in the way of evil ones.
Proverbs 4 : 15 (HCSB)
Avoid it; don't travel on it. Turn away from it, and pass it by.
Proverbs 4 : 16 (HCSB)
For they can't sleep unless they have done what is evil; they are robbed of sleep unless they make someone stumble.
Proverbs 4 : 17 (HCSB)
They eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence.
Proverbs 4 : 18 (HCSB)
The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday.
Proverbs 4 : 19 (HCSB)
But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom; they don't know what makes them stumble.
Proverbs 4 : 20 (HCSB)
My son, pay attention to my words; listen closely to my sayings.
Proverbs 4 : 21 (HCSB)
Don't lose sight of them; keep them within your heart.
Proverbs 4 : 22 (HCSB)
For they are life to those who find them, and health to one's whole body.
Proverbs 4 : 23 (HCSB)
Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life.
Proverbs 4 : 24 (HCSB)
Don't let your mouth speak dishonestly, and don't let your lips talk deviously.
Proverbs 4 : 25 (HCSB)
Let your eyes look forward; fix your gaze straight ahead.
Proverbs 4 : 26 (HCSB)
Carefully consider the path for your feet, and all your ways will be established.
Proverbs 4 : 27 (HCSB)
Don't turn to the right or to the left; keep your feet away from evil.
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