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Proverbs 4:1
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Listen, my sons, to a father's discipline,(a) and pay attention so that you may gain understanding,
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (a) - Psalm 34:11; Proverbs 1:8;
Proverbs 4:2
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for I am giving you good instruction.(b) Don't abandon my teaching.
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Cross References:  (b) - Job 11:4;
Proverbs 4:3
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When I was a son with my father, tender and precious to my mother,
Proverbs 4:4
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he taught me and said: "Your heart must hold on to my words. Keep my commands and live.(c)
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Cross References:  (c) - Proverbs 3:1:2; Proverbs 6:20:23; Proverbs 7:1:2;
Proverbs 4:5
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Get wisdom, get understanding;(d) don't forget or turn away from the words of my mouth.
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Cross References:  (d) - Proverbs 16:16;
Proverbs 4:6
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Don't abandon wisdom, and she will watch over you; love her,(e) and she will guard you.
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Cross References:  (e) - 2 Thessalonians 2:10;
Proverbs 4:7
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Wisdom is supreme—so get wisdom. And whatever else you get, get understanding.(f)
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Cross References:  (f) - Proverbs 16:16;
Proverbs 4:8
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Cherish her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you.(g)
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Cross References:  (g) - 1 Samuel 2:30;
Proverbs 4:9
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She will place a garland of grace on your head; she will give you a crown of beauty."(h)
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Cross References:  (h) - Proverbs 1:9; Proverbs 16:31;
Proverbs 4:10
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Listen, my son. Accept my words,(i) and you will live many years.(j)
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Cross References:  (i) - Proverbs 2:1; (j) - Proverbs 3:2;
Proverbs 4:11
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I am teaching you the way of wisdom; I am guiding you on straight paths.(k)
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Cross References:  (k) - 1 Samuel 12:23;
Proverbs 4:12
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When you walk, your steps will not be hindered;(l) when you run, you will not stumble.(m)
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Cross References:  (l) - Job 18:7; Psalm 18:36; (m) - Proverbs 3:23;
Proverbs 4:13
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Hold on to instruction; don't let go.(n) Guard it, for it is your life.
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Cross References:  (n) - Proverbs 3:18;
Proverbs 4:14
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Don't set foot on the path of the wicked;(o) don't proceed in the way of evil ones.
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Cross References:  (o) - Psalm 1:1; Proverbs 1:15;
Proverbs 4:15
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Avoid it; don't travel on it. Turn away from it, and pass it by.
Proverbs 4:16
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For they can't sleep unless they have done what is evil; they are robbed of sleep unless they make someone stumble.(p)
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Cross References:  (p) - Psalm 36:4; Micah 2:1;
Proverbs 4:17
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They eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence.
Proverbs 4:18
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The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn,(q) shining brighter and brighter until midday.
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Cross References:  (q) - 2 Samuel 23:4;
Proverbs 4:19
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But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom;(r) they don't know what makes them stumble.(s)
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Cross References:  (r) - Isaiah 59:9:10; Jeremiah 23:12; John 12:35; (s) - Proverbs 24:16; John 11:10;
Proverbs 4:20
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My son, pay attention to my words; listen closely to my sayings.(t)
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Cross References:  (t) - Proverbs 5:1;
Proverbs 4:21
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Don't lose sight of them;(u) keep them within your heart.
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Cross References:  (u) - Proverbs 3:21;
Proverbs 4:22
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For they are life to those who find them, and health to one's whole body.
Proverbs 4:23
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Guard your heart above all else,[a] for it is the source of life.(v)
Footnotes:  [a] - Or heart with all diligence;
Cross References:  (v) - Matthew 15:19; Mark 7:18:23;
Proverbs 4:24
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Don't let your mouth speak dishonestly,(w) and don't let your lips talk deviously.
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Cross References:  (w) - Proverbs 6:12;
Proverbs 4:25
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Let your eyes look forward; fix your gaze[b] straight ahead.(x)
Footnotes:  [b] - Lit eyelids;
Cross References:  (x) - Hebrews 12:2;
Proverbs 4:26
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Carefully consider the path[c] for your feet,(y) and all your ways will be established.
Footnotes:  [c] - Or Clear a path;
Cross References:  (y) - Proverbs 5:6; Proverbs 5:21; Hebrews 12:13;
Proverbs 4:27
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Don't turn to the right or to the left;(z) keep your feet away from evil.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (z) - Deuteronomy 5:32:33; Deuteronomy 28:13:14; Joshua 1:7; Joshua 23:6; 1 Kings 15:5;
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