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Proverbs 2:12 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" to deliver you from the way of evil, from the men who speak perverse things, "

Proverbs 2:12

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10 For wisdom will enter into your heart. Knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

11 Discretion will watch over you. Understanding will keep you,

12 to deliver you from the way of evil, from the men who speak perverse things,

13 who forsake the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness,

14 who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the perverseness of evil,

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Proverbs 6:24

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"to keep you from the immoral woman, from the flattery of the wayward wife’s tongue."

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Acts 26:17

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"delivering you from the people and from the Gentiles, to whom I send you,"

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"Deliver me from the workers of iniquity. Save me from the bloodthirsty men."

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"“I will deliver you out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem you out of the hand of the terrible.”"

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Psalms 1:1

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"Blessed is the man who doesn’t walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand on the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers;"

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Proverbs 2:1

"My son, if you will receive my words, and store up my commandments within you,"

Proverbs 2:2

"so as to turn your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding;"

Proverbs 2:3

"yes, if you call out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding;"

Proverbs 2:4

"if you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures;"

Proverbs 2:5

"then you will understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God."

Proverbs 2:6

"For the LORD gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding."

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