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Proverbs 5:2

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so you can make good decisions and protect knowledge with your lips.

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I repeat out loud your instructions.

You are more handsome than anyone else. You always speak graciously, for God has blessed you forever.

I will talk about your goodness and your salvation every day, even though it's more than I can understand.

Advice from good people helps feed many others, but stupid people die because they have no sense.

What wise people say makes knowledge attractive, but stupid people talk a lot of nonsense.

Wise people share their knowledge, but stupid people don't think like that.

A wise mind makes sure to say sensible things; the words spoken are persuasive.

There's gold and plenty of expensive gemstones, but talking sense is a more valuable jewel.

My son, hold on to good judgment and wise decisions—don't let them out of your sight,

Nectar drips from your lips; milk and honey are under your tongue. The smell of your clothes is like the fragrance of Lebanon.