Proverbs 2:11

New American Bible - revised edition

Discretion will watch over you, understanding will guard you;

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Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; I wait for you, O Lord.

That resourcefulness may be imparted to the naive, knowledge and discretion to the young.

Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will safeguard you;

If the ax becomes dull, and the blade is not sharpened, then effort must be increased. But the advantage of wisdom is success.

Watch carefully then how you live, not as foolish persons but as wise,