Proverbs 1:5-10 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

5. If you are already wise,you will become even wiser.And if you are clever,you will learn to understand

6. proverbs and sayings,as well as words of wisdomand all kinds of riddles.

7. Respect and obey the Lord!This is the beginningof knowledge.Only a fool rejects wisdomand good advice.

8. My child, obey the teachingsof your parents,

9. and wear their teachingsas you would a lovely hator a pretty necklace.

10. Don't be tempted by sinnersor listen

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