Proverbs 8:32

New American Bible - revised edition

Now, children, listen to me; happy are they who keep my ways.

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For I kept the ways of the Lord; I was not disloyal to my God.

Abaddon and Death say, “Only by rumor have we heard of her.”

A song of ascents. Blessed are all who fear the Lord, and who walk in his ways.

The Lord acknowledged my righteousness, rewarded my clean hands.

Without a vision the people lose restraint; but happy is the one who follows instruction.

Happy the one who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding!

She is a tree of life to those who grasp her, and those who hold her fast are happy.

So now, children, listen to me, do not stray from the words of my mouth.

So now, children, listen to me, be attentive to the words of my mouth!

He replied, “Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.” The Demand for a Sign.