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New International Version NIV
1 These are the wise words of Solomon son of David, king of Israel.
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The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:
2 They teach wisdom and self-control; they will help you understand wise words.
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for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight;
3 They will teach you how to be wise and self-controlled and will teach you to do what is honest and fair and right.
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for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair;
4 They make the uneducated smarter and give knowledge and sense to the young.
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for giving prudence to those who are simple,knowledge and discretion to the young—
5 Wise people can also listen and learn; even smart people can find good advice in these words.
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let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—
6 Then anyone can understand wise words and stories, the words of the wise and their riddles.
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for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
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