Proverbs 1:2

New Century Version

They teach wisdom and self-control; they will help you understand wise words.

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Treat wisdom as a sister, and make understanding your closest friend.

It won’t do a fool any good to try to buy wisdom, because he doesn’t have the ability to be wise.

You who are uneducated, seek wisdom. You who are foolish, get understanding.

It is better to get wisdom than gold, and to choose understanding rather than silver!

My children, listen to your father’s teaching; pay attention so you will understand.

Respect for the Lord will teach you wisdom. If you want to be honored, you must be humble.

Then you will understand what is honest and fair and what is the good and right thing to do.

Listen to my teaching, and you will be wise; do not ignore it.

Listen to advice and accept correction, and in the end you will be wise.