Proverbs 2, 1-15



1. Learn what I teach you, my son, and never forget what I tell you to do.

2. Listen to what is wise and try to understand it.

3. Yes, beg for knowledge; plead for insight.

4. Look for it as hard as you would for silver or some hidden treasure.

5. If you do, you will know what it means to fear the Lord and you will succeed in learning about God.

6. It is the Lord who gives wisdom; from him come knowledge and understanding.

7. He provides help and protection for righteous, honest men.

8. He protects those who treat others fairly, and guards those who are devoted to him.

9. If you listen to me, you will know what is right, just, and fair.

10. You will become wise, and your knowledge will give you pleasure.

11. Your insight and understanding will protect you

12. and prevent you from doing the wrong thing. They will keep you away from people who stir up trouble by what they say -

13. men who have abandoned a righteous life to live in the darkness of sin,

14. men who find pleasure in doing wrong and who enjoy senseless evil,

15. unreliable men who cannot be trusted.

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