Proverbs 2:1-9
Moral Benefits of Wisdom
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My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you,
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turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding—
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indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding,
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and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure,
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then you will understand the fear of the LORDand find the knowledge of God.
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For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
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He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,
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for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones.
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Then you will understand what is right and just and fair—every good path.
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