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These are the wise sayings of Solomon, David's son, Israel's king--

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The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:

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The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:

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These are the proverbs of Solomon, David's son, king of Israel.

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Written down so we'll know how to live well and right, to understand what life means and where it's going;

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for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight;

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To know wisdom and instruction, To perceive the words of understanding,

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The purpose of these proverbs is to teach people wisdom and discipline, and to help them understand wise sayings.

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A manual for living, for learning what's right and just and fair;

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for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair;

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To receive the instruction of wisdom, Justice, judgment, and equity;

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Through these proverbs, people will receive instruction in discipline, good conduct, and doing what is right, just, and fair.

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To teach the inexperienced the ropes and give our young people a grasp on reality.

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for giving prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young-

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To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion--

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These proverbs will make the simpleminded clever. They will give knowledge and purpose to young people.

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There's something here also for seasoned men and women,

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let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance-

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A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,

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Let those who are wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser. And let those who understand receive guidance

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still a thing or two for the experienced to learn--Fresh wisdom to probe and penetrate, the rhymes and reasons of wise men and women.

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for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.

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To understand a proverb and an enigma, The words of the wise and their riddles.

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by exploring the depth of meaning in these proverbs, parables, wise sayings, and riddles.

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Start with GOD-the first step in learning is bowing down to GOD; only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom and learning.

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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

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Fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge. Only fools despise wisdom and discipline.