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Proverbs 4:2 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" for I give you sound learning. Don’t forsake my law. "

Proverbs 4:2

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1 Listen, sons, to a father’s instruction. Pay attention and know understanding;

2 for I give you sound learning. Don’t forsake my law.

3 For I was a son to my father, tender and an only child in the sight of my mother.

4 He taught me, and said to me: “Let your heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live.

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Proverbs 4:1

"Listen, sons, to a father’s instruction. Pay attention and know understanding;"

Proverbs 4:3

"For I was a son to my father, tender and an only child in the sight of my mother."

Proverbs 4:4

"He taught me, and said to me: “Let your heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live."

Proverbs 4:5

"Get wisdom. Get understanding. Don’t forget, and don’t deviate from the words of my mouth."

Proverbs 4:6

"Don’t forsake her, and she will preserve you. Love her, and she will keep you."

Proverbs 4:7

"Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding."

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