GOD'S WORD Translation GW
New International Version NIV
17 Open your ears, and hear the words of wise people, and set your mind on the knowledge I give you.
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Pay attention and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach,
18 It is pleasant if you keep them in mind [so that] they will be on the tip of your tongue,
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for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart and have all of them ready on your lips.
19 so that your trust may be in the LORD. Today I have made them known to you, especially to you.
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So that your trust may be in the LORD, I teach you today, even you.
20 Didn't I write to you previously with advice and knowledge
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Have I not written thirty sayings for you, sayings of counsel and knowledge,
21 in order to teach you the words of truth so that you can give an accurate report to those who send you?
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teaching you to be honest and to speak the truth, so that you bring back truthful reports to those you serve?
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