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Proverbs 1:1-6

1 The parables of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel,

1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:

2 To know wisdom, and instruction:

2 for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight;

3 To understand the words of prudence: and to receive the instruction of doctrine, justice, and judgment, and equity:

3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair;

4 To give subtilty to little ones, to the young man knowledge and understanding.

4 for giving prudence to those who are simple,knowledge and discretion to the young—

5 A wise man shall hear, and shall be wiser: and he that understandeth shall possess governments.

5 let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—

6 He shall understand a parable and the interpretation, the words of the wise, and their mysterious sayings.

6 for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.

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