English Bible Presentation Sharing - Proverbs Book, chapter 2, verse 1 in Nlt Version

Proverbs 2 : 1 (NLT)

My child, listen to what I say, and treasure my commands.

Proverbs 2 : 2 (NLT)

Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding.

Proverbs 2 : 3 (NLT)

Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding.

Proverbs 2 : 4 (NLT)

Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures.

Proverbs 2 : 5 (NLT)

Then you will understand what it means to fear the LORD, and you will gain knowledge of God.

Proverbs 2 : 6 (NLT)

For the LORD grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 2 : 7 (NLT)

He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.

Proverbs 2 : 8 (NLT)

He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to him.

Proverbs 2 : 9 (NLT)

Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair, and you will find the right way to go.

Proverbs 2 : 10 (NLT)

For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will fill you with joy.

Proverbs 2 : 11 (NLT)

Wise choices will watch over you. Understanding will keep you safe.

Proverbs 2 : 12 (NLT)

Wisdom will save you from evil people, from those whose words are twisted.

Proverbs 2 : 13 (NLT)

These men turn from the right way to walk down dark paths.

Proverbs 2 : 14 (NLT)

They take pleasure in doing wrong, and they enjoy the twisted ways of evil.

Proverbs 2 : 15 (NLT)

Their actions are crooked, and their ways are wrong.

Proverbs 2 : 16 (NLT)

Wisdom will save you from the immoral woman, from the seductive words of the promiscuous woman.

Proverbs 2 : 17 (NLT)

She has abandoned her husband and ignores the covenant she made before God.

Proverbs 2 : 18 (NLT)

Entering her house leads to death; it is the road to the grave.

Proverbs 2 : 19 (NLT)

The man who visits her is doomed. He will never reach the paths of life.

Proverbs 2 : 20 (NLT)

Follow the steps of good men instead, and stay on the paths of the righteous.

Proverbs 2 : 21 (NLT)

For only the godly will live in the land, and those with integrity will remain in it.

Proverbs 2 : 22 (NLT)

But the wicked will be removed from the land, and the treacherous will be uprooted.