9 Then you will discern righteousness and justice and equity—every good path. 10 For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul. 11 Discretion will watch over you, and understanding will guard you, 12 to deliver you from the way of evil, from the man who speaks perversity,
Proverbs 2:9–12
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Proverbs 2:4–6
4 if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, 5 then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God. 6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:19–21
19 None who go to her return or negotiate the paths of life. 20 So you will follow in the ways of the good, and keep to the paths of the righteous. 21 For the upright will inhabit the land, and the blameless will remain in it;
Proverbs 5:1–3
1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom; incline your ear to my insight, 2 that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge. 3 Though the lips of the forbidden woman drip honey and her speech is smoother than oil,
Proverbs 4:10–12
10 Listen, my son, and receive my words, and the years of your life will be many. 11 I will guide you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you on straight paths. 12 When you walk, your steps will not be impeded; when you run, you will not stumble.
Proverbs 24:13–15
13 Eat honey, my son, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to your taste. 14 Know therefore that wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, there is a future for you, and your hope will never be cut off. 15 Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, near the dwelling of…
Proverbs 4:5–7
5 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them. 6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you. 7 Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.
Proverbs 1:3–5
3 and for receiving instruction in wise living and in righteousness, justice, and equity. 4 To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young, 5 let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel
Odes of Solomon 33:7–9
7 And forsake the ways of that corruption and draw near unto me, and I will enter into you, and will bring you forth from perdition, (ODE) 8 And make you wise in the ways of truth: that you be not destroyed nor perish: (ODE) 9 Hear ye me and be redeemed. For the grace of God I a… (ODE)
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