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1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart,
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1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart,
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2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity.
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2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity.
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3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
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3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
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4 Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
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4 Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
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5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
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5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
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6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
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6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
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7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil.
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7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil.
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8 This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.
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8 This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.
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9 Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops;
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9 Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops;
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10 then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.
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10 then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.
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11 My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline and do not resent his rebuke,
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11 My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline and do not resent his rebuke,
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| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
