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Proverbs 1:21 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" She calls at the head of noisy places. At the entrance of the city gates, she utters her words: "
Proverbs 1:21
Verse in Context
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19 So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain. It takes away the life of its owners.
20 Wisdom calls aloud in the street. She utters her voice in the public squares.
21 She calls at the head of noisy places. At the entrance of the city gates, she utters her words:
22 “How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery, and fools hate knowledge?
23 Turn at my reproof. Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you. I will make known my words to you.
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Proverbs 1:1
"The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel:"
Proverbs 1:2
"to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;"
Proverbs 1:3
"to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;"
Proverbs 1:4
"to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man—"
Proverbs 1:5
"that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel;"
Proverbs 1:6
"to understand a proverb and parables, the words and riddles of the wise."
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