Parallel Bible results for "Proverbs 4:2-12"

Proverbs 4:2-12

2 for I give you good precepts; do not forsake my teaching.

2 I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching.

3 When I was a son with my father, tender, the only one in the sight of my mother,

3 For I too was a son to my father, still tender, and cherished by my mother.

4 he taught me and said to me, "Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments, and live.

4 Then he taught me, and he said to me, “Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live.

5 Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth.

5 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them.

6 Do not forsake her, and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you.

6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.

7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.

7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

8 Prize her highly, and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her.

8 Cherish her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.

9 She will place on your head a graceful garland; she will bestow on you a beautiful crown."

9 She will give you a garland to grace your head and present you with a glorious crown.”

10 Hear, my son, and accept my words, that the years of your life may be many.

10 Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many.

11 I have taught you the way of wisdom; I have led you in the paths of uprightness.

11 I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.

12 When you walk, your step will not be hampered, and if you run, you will not stumble.

12 When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble.

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