Proverbs 2:11

Bible in Basic English 1965

Wise purposes will be watching over you, and knowledge will keep you;

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For my clean and upright ways keep me safe, because my hope is in you.

To make the simple-minded sharp, and to give the young man knowledge, and serious purpose:

Do not give her up, and she will keep you; give her your love, and she will make you safe.

If the iron has no edge, and he does not make it sharp, then he has to put out more strength; but wisdom makes things go well.

Take care then how you are living, not as unwise, but as wise;