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Proverbs 8:33 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.”

Proverbs 8:33

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31

Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights {were} with the sons of men.

32

Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed {are they that} keep my ways.

33

Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.

34

Blessed {is} the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.

35

For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. {obtain: Heb. bring forth}

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