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Proverbs 2
Easy-to-Read Version, 2006
- 1My son, pay attention to what I say. Remember my commands.
- 2Listen to wisdom, and do your best to understand.
- 3Ask for good judgment. Cry out for understanding.
- 4Look for wisdom like silver. Search for it like hidden treasure.
- 5If you do this, you will understand what it means to respect the LORD, and you will come to know God.
- 6The LORD is the source of wisdom; knowledge and understanding come from his mouth.
- 7He gives good advice to honest people and shields those who do what is right.
- 8He makes sure that people are treated fairly. He watches over his loyal followers.
- 9If you listen to him, you will understand what is just and fair and how to do what is right.
- 10You will gain wisdom, and knowledge will bring you joy.
- 11Planning ahead will protect you, and understanding will guard you.
- 12These will keep you from following the wrong path and will protect you from those who have evil plans.
- 13Such people have left the straight path and now walk in darkness.
- 14They enjoy doing evil and are happy with the confusion it brings.
- 15Their ways are crooked; they lie and cheat.
- 16Wisdom will save you from that other woman, another man’s wife, who tempts you with sweet words.