8 All the words of my mouth are righteous; none are crooked or perverse. 9 They are all plain to the discerning, and upright to those who find knowledge. 10 Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.
Proverbs 8:8–10
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Job 33:2–4
2 Behold, I will open my mouth; my address is on the tip of my tongue. 3 My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know. 4 The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.
Proverbs 2:8–10
8 to guard the paths of justice and protect the way of His saints. 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.
Sirach 34:7–9
7 For dreams have led many astray. They have failed by putting their hope in them. (WEB) 8 Without lying the law will be fulfilled. Wisdom is complete in a faithful mouth. (WEB) 9 A well-instructed man knows many things. He who has much experience will declare understanding. (WEB)
Proverbs 4:1–3
1 Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. 2 For I give you sound teaching; do not abandon my directive. 3 When I was a son to my father, tender and the only child of my mother,
Sirach 16:24–26
24 My son, listen to me, learn knowledge, and heed my words with your heart. (WEB) 25 I will impart instruction with precision, and declare knowledge exactly. (WEB) 26 In the judgment of the Lord are his works from the beginning. From the making of them he determined their boundari… (WEB)
Isaiah 26:6–8
6 Feet trample it down— the feet of the oppressed, the steps of the poor. 7 The path of the righteous is level; You clear a straight path for the upright. 8 Yes, we wait for You, O LORD; we walk in the path of Your judgments. Your name and renown are the desire of ou…
Job 27:3–5
3 as long as my breath is still within me and the breath of God remains in my nostrils, 4 my lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will not utter deceit. 5 I will never say that you are right; I will maintain my integrity until I die.
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.
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