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Proverbs 2:10
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For (C1)wisdom will enter your heart, And (C2)knowledge will be delightful to your soul;
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 14:33; (C2) - Proverbs 22:18;
Proverbs 2:11
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Discretion will (C1)watch over you, Understanding will guard you,
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 4:6;
Proverbs 2:12
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To (C1)rescue you from the way of evil, From a person who speaks (C2)perverse things;
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 28:26; (C2) - Proverbs 6:12;
Proverbs 2:13
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From those who (C1)leave the paths of uprightness To walk in the (C2)ways of darkness;
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 21:16; (C2) - Psalms 82:5; Proverbs 4:19; John 3:19, 20;
Proverbs 2:14
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Who (C1)delight in doing evil And rejoice in the perversity of evil;
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 10:23; Jeremiah 11:15;
Proverbs 2:15
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Whose paths are (C1)crooked, And who are devious in their ways;
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Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 125:5; Proverbs 21:8;
Proverbs 2:16
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To (C1)rescue you from the strange woman, From the (C2)foreign woman who flatters with her words,
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 6:24; (C2) - Proverbs 23:27;
Proverbs 2:17
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Who leaves the (C1)companion of her youth And forgets the (C2)covenant of her God;
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Cross References:  (C1) - Malachi 2:14, 15; (C2) - Genesis 2:24;
Proverbs 2:18
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For (C1)her house sinks down to death, And her tracks lead to the (F1)dead;
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit departed spirits;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 7:27;
Proverbs 2:19
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None (C1)who go to her return, Nor do they reach the (C2)paths of life.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Ecclesiastes 7:26; (C2) - Psalms 16:11; Proverbs 5:6;
Proverbs 2:20
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So you will (C1)walk in the way of good people And keep to the (C2)paths of the righteous.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Hebrews 6:12; (C2) - Proverbs 4:18;
Proverbs 2:21
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For (C1)the upright will live in the land, And (C2)the blameless will remain in it;
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Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 37:9, 29; Proverbs 10:30; (C2) - Proverbs 28:10;
Proverbs 2:22
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But (C1)the wicked will be eliminated from the land, And (C2)the treacherous will be (C3)torn away from it.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 37:38; Proverbs 10:30; (C2) - Proverbs 11:3; (C3) - Deuteronomy 28:63; Psalms 52:5;
Proverbs 3:1
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My son, (C1)do not forget my (F1)teaching, But have your heart (C2)comply with my commandments;
Footnotes:  (F1) - Or law;
Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 119:61; Proverbs 4:5; (C2) - Exodus 20:6; Deuteronomy 30:16;
Proverbs 3:2
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For (C1)length of days and years of life And peace they will add to you.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 91:16; Proverbs 3:16;
Proverbs 3:3
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Do not let (C1)kindness and truth leave you; (C2)Bind them around your neck, (C3)Write them on the tablet of your heart.
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Cross References:  (C1) - 2 Samuel 15:20; Proverbs 14:22; (C2) - Deuteronomy 6:8; Proverbs 1:9; (C3) - Proverbs 7:3; Jeremiah 17:1; 2 Corinthians 3:3;
Proverbs 3:4
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So you will (C1)find favor and a (C2)good (F1)reputation In the sight of God and man.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit understanding;
Cross References:  (C1) - 1 Samuel 2:26; Proverbs 8:35; Luke 2:52; (C2) - Psalms 111:10;
Proverbs 3:5
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(C1)Trust in the LORD with all your heart And (C2)do not lean on your own understanding.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 37:3, 5; Proverbs 22:19; (C2) - Proverbs 23:4; Jeremiah 9:23;
Proverbs 3:6
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In all your ways (C1)acknowledge Him, And He will (C2)make your paths straight.
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Cross References:  (C1) - 1 Chronicles 28:9; Proverbs 16:3; Philippians 4:6; James 1:5; (C2) - Isaiah 45:13; Jeremiah 10:23;
Proverbs 3:7
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(C1)Do not be wise in your own eyes; (C2)Fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Romans 12:16; (C2) - Job 1:1; Proverbs 8:13;
Proverbs 3:8
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It will be (C1)healing to your (F1)body And (C2)refreshment to your bones.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit navel;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 4:22; (C2) - Job 21:24;
Proverbs 3:9
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(C1)Honor the LORD from your wealth, And from the (C2)first of all your produce;
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Cross References:  (C1) - Isaiah 43:23; (C2) - Exodus 23:19; Deuteronomy 26:2; Malachi 3:10;
Proverbs 3:10
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Then your (C1)barns will be filled with plenty, And your (C2)vats will overflow with new wine.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Deuteronomy 28:8; (C2) - Joel 2:24;
Proverbs 3:11
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(C1)My son, do not reject the (F1)discipline of the LORD Or loathe His rebuke,
Footnotes:  (F1) - Or instruction;
Cross References:  (C1) - Job 5:17; Hebrews 12:5, 6;
Proverbs 3:12
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For (C1)whom the LORD loves He disciplines, Just (C2)as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Revelation 3:19; (C2) - Deuteronomy 8:5; Proverbs 13:24;
Proverbs 3:13
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(C1)Blessed is a person who finds wisdom, And one who obtains understanding.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 8:32, 34;
Proverbs 3:14
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For (F1)her (C1)profit is better than the profit of silver, And her produce better than gold.
Footnotes:  (F1) - I.e., the profit from Wisdom (personified);
Cross References:  (C1) - Job 28:15; Proverbs 8:10, 19;
Proverbs 3:15
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She is (C1)more precious than (F1)jewels, And nothing you desire compares with her.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit corals;
Cross References:  (C1) - Job 28:18; Proverbs 8:11;
Proverbs 3:16
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(F1)(C1)Long life is in her right hand; In her left hand are (C2)riches and honor.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit Length of days;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 3:2; (C2) - Proverbs 8:18;
Proverbs 3:17
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Her (C1)ways are pleasant ways, And all her paths are (C2)peace.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Matthew 11:29; (C2) - Psalms 119:165; Proverbs 16:7;
Proverbs 3:18
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She is a (C1)tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are those who hold on to her.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Genesis 2:9; Proverbs 11:30; Revelation 2:7;
Proverbs 3:19
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The LORD founded the earth (C1)by wisdom, He (C2)established the heavens by understanding.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 104:24; Proverbs 8:27; (C2) - Proverbs 8:27, 28;
Proverbs 3:20
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By His knowledge the (C1)ocean depths were burst open, And the (C2)clouds drip with dew.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Genesis 7:11; (C2) - Deuteronomy 33:28; Job 36:28;
Proverbs 3:21
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My son, see that (C1)they do not escape from your sight; Comply with sound wisdom and discretion,
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 4:21;
Proverbs 3:22
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And they will be (C1)life to your soul And (C2)adornment to your neck.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Deuteronomy 32:47; Proverbs 4:22; (C2) - Proverbs 1:9;
Proverbs 3:23
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Then you will (C1)walk in your way securely, And your foot will not (C2)stumble.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 4:12; (C2) - Psalms 91:12; Isaiah 5:27;
Proverbs 3:24
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When you (C1)lie down, you will not be afraid; When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Job 11:19; Psalms 3:5; Proverbs 1:33;
Proverbs 3:25
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(C1)Do not be afraid of sudden danger, Nor of (C2)trouble from the wicked when it comes;
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Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 91:5; 1 Peter 3:14; (C2) - Job 5:21;
Proverbs 3:26
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For the LORD will be (F1)your confidence, And will (C1)keep your foot from being caught.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Or at your side;
Cross References:  (C1) - 1 Samuel 2:9;
Proverbs 3:27
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(C1)Do not withhold good from (F1)those to whom it is due, When it is in your power to do it.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit its owners;
Cross References:  (C1) - Romans 13:7; Galatians 6:10;
Proverbs 3:28
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(C1)Do not say to your neighbor, "Go, and come back, And tomorrow I will give it to you," When you have it with you.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Leviticus 19:13; Deuteronomy 24:15;
Proverbs 3:29
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(C1)Do not devise harm against your neighbor, While he lives securely beside you.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 6:14;
Proverbs 3:30
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(C1)Do not contend with a person for no reason, If he has done you no harm.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 26:17; Romans 12:18;
Proverbs 3:31
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(C1)Do not envy a violent person, And do not choose any of his ways.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 37:1; Proverbs 24:1;
Proverbs 3:32
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For the (C1)devious are an abomination to the LORD; But (F1)He is (C2)intimate with the upright.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit His private counsel is;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 11:20; (C2) - Job 29:4; Psalms 25:14;
Proverbs 3:33
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The (C1)curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, But He (C2)blesses the home of the righteous.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Leviticus 26:14, 16; Deuteronomy 11:28; Zechariah 5:3, 4; Malachi 2:2; (C2) - Job 8:6; Psalms 1:3;
Proverbs 3:34
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Though (C1)He scoffs at the scoffers, Yet (C2)He gives grace to the needy.
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Cross References:  (C1) - James 4:6; (C2) - 1 Peter 5:5;
Proverbs 3:35
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(C1)The wise will inherit honor, But fools (F1)increase dishonor.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit raise high;
Cross References:  (C1) - Daniel 12:3;
Proverbs 4:1
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Listen, my sons, to the (C1)instruction of a father, And (C2)pay attention so that you may (F1)gain understanding,
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit know;
Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 34:11; Proverbs 1:8; (C2) - Proverbs 1:2;
Proverbs 4:2
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For I give you good (C1)teaching; (C2)Do not abandon my (F1)instruction.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Or law;
Cross References:  (C1) - Deuteronomy 32:2; Job 11:4; (C2) - Psalms 89:30; Proverbs 3:1;
Proverbs 4:3
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When I was a son to my father, (C1)Tender and (C2)the only son in the sight of my mother,
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Cross References:  (C1) - 1 Chronicles 22:5; (C2) - Zechariah 12:10;
Proverbs 4:4
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He (C1)taught me and said to me, "Let your heart (C2)take hold of my words; (C3)Keep my commandments and live;
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Ephesians 6:4; (C2) - Psalms 119:168; (C3) - Proverbs 7:2;
Proverbs 4:5
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(C1)Acquire wisdom! (C2)Acquire understanding! Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 4:7; (C2) - Proverbs 16:16;
Proverbs 4:6
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-"Do not abandon her, and she will guard you; (C1)Love her, and she will watch over you.
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Cross References:  (C1) - 2 Thessalonians 2:10;
Proverbs 4:7
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-"(C1)The (F1)beginning of wisdom is: (C2)Acquire wisdom; And with all your possessions, acquire understanding.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Or primary thing is wisdom;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 8:23; (C2) - Proverbs 23:23;
Proverbs 4:8
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-"(C1)Prize her, and she will exalt you; She will honor you if you embrace her.
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Cross References:  (C1) - 1 Samuel 2:30;
Proverbs 4:9
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-"She will place (C1)on your head a garland of grace; She will present you with a crown of beauty."
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 1:9;
Proverbs 4:10
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Listen, my son, and (C1)accept my sayings, And the (C2)years of your life will be many.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 2:1; (C2) - Proverbs 3:2;
Proverbs 4:11
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I have (C1)instructed you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in upright paths.
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Cross References:  (C1) - 1 Samuel 12:23;
Proverbs 4:12
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When you walk, your (C1)steps will not be hampered; And if you run, you (C2)will not stumble.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Job 18:7; Psalms 18:36; (C2) - Psalms 91:11; Proverbs 3:23;
Proverbs 4:13
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(C1)Take hold of instruction; do not let go. Guard her, for she is your (C2)life.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 3:18; (C2) - Proverbs 3:22; John 6:63;
Proverbs 4:14
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(C1)Do not enter the path of the wicked And do not proceed in the way of evil people.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 1:1; Proverbs 1:15;
Proverbs 4:15
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Avoid it, do not pass by it; Turn away from it and pass on.
Proverbs 4:16
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For they (C1)cannot sleep unless they do evil; And (F1)they are robbed of sleep unless they make someone stumble.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit their sleep is robbed;
Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 36:4; Micah 2:1;
Proverbs 4:17
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For they (C1)eat the bread of wickedness, And drink the wine of violence.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 13:2;
Proverbs 4:18
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But the (C1)path of the righteous is like the (C2)light of dawn That (C3)shines brighter and brighter until the (C4)full day.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Isaiah 26:7; Matthew 5:14; Philippians 2:15; (C2) - 2 Samuel 23:4; (C3) - Daniel 12:3; (C4) - Job 11:17;
Proverbs 4:19
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The (C1)way of the wicked is like darkness; They do not know over what they (F1)(C2)stumble.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Or may stumble;
Cross References:  (C1) - Job 18:5, 6; Proverbs 2:13; Isaiah 59:9, 10; Jeremiah 23:12; John 12:35; (C2) - John 11:10;
Proverbs 4:20
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My son, (C1)pay attention to my words; (C2)Incline your ear to my sayings.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 5:1; (C2) - Proverbs 2:2;
Proverbs 4:21
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(C1)They are not to escape from your sight; (C2)Keep them in the midst of your heart.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 3:21; (C2) - Proverbs 7:1, 2;
Proverbs 4:22
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For they are (C1)life to those who find them, And (C2)healing to all (F1)their body.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit his;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 3:22; (C2) - Proverbs 3:8;
Proverbs 4:23
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Watch over your heart with all diligence, For (C1)from it flow the springs of life.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Matthew 12:34; Mark 7:21; Luke 6:45;
Proverbs 4:24
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Rid yourself of a (C1)deceitful mouth And (C2)keep devious (F1)speech far from you.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Or lips;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 6:12; (C2) - Proverbs 19:1;
Proverbs 4:25
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Let your eyes look directly ahead And let your (F1)gaze be fixed straight in front of you.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Or eyelids;
Cross References:  
Proverbs 4:26
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(F1)(C1)Watch the path of your feet, And all your (C2)ways will be established.
Footnotes:  (F1) - I.e., prob. stay on the path;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 5:21; Hebrews 12:13; (C2) - Psalms 119:5;
Proverbs 4:27
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(C1)Do not turn to the right or to the left; (C2)Turn your foot from evil.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Deuteronomy 5:32; (C2) - Proverbs 1:15; Isaiah 1:16;
Proverbs 5:1
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My son, (C1)pay attention to my wisdom, (C2)Incline your ear to my understanding,
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 4:20; (C2) - Proverbs 22:17;
Proverbs 5:2
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So that you may (C1)maintain discretion And your (C2)lips may comply with knowledge.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 3:21; (C2) - Malachi 2:7;
Proverbs 5:3
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For the lips of an (F1)(C1)adulteress (C2)drip honey, And her (F2)speech is (C3)smoother than oil;
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit strange woman; (F2) - Lit palate;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 2:16; (C2) - Song of Solomon 4:11; (C3) - Psalms 55:21;
Proverbs 5:4
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But in the end she is (C1)bitter as wormwood, (C2)Sharp as a two-edged sword.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Ecclesiastes 7:26; (C2) - Psalms 57:4; Hebrews 4:12;
Proverbs 5:5
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Her feet (C1)go down to death, Her steps take hold of Sheol.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 7:27;
Proverbs 5:6
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(F1)She does not ponder the (C1)path of life; Her ways are (C2)unstable, she (C3)does not know it.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit That she not watch;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 4:26; (C2) - 2 Peter 2:14; (C3) - Proverbs 30:20;
Proverbs 5:7
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(C1)Now then, my sons, listen to me And (C2)do not turn away from the words of my mouth.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 7:24; (C2) - Psalms 119:102;
Proverbs 5:8
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(C1)Keep your way far from her, And do not go near the (C2)door of her house,
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 7:25; (C2) - Proverbs 9:14;
Proverbs 5:9
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Otherwise you will give your vigor to others, And your years to the cruel one;
Proverbs 5:10
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And strangers will be filled with your strength, And your hard-earned possessions will go to the house of a foreigner;
Proverbs 5:11
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And you will groan (F1)in (F2)the end, When your flesh and your body are consumed;
Footnotes:  (F1) - Or at; (F2) - Lit your end;
Cross References:  
Proverbs 5:12
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And you say, "How I (C1)hated instruction! And my heart (C2)disdainfully rejected rebuke!
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 1:7, 22; (C2) - Proverbs 1:25;
Proverbs 5:13
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-"I did not listen to the voice of my (C1)teachers, Nor incline my ear to my instructors!
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 1:8;
Proverbs 5:14
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-"I was almost in total ruin In the midst of the assembly and congregation."
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