Book Of Proverbs

Warning Against Adultery 5 My son, pay attention to my wisdom,    turn your ear to my words of insight, 2 that you may maintain discretion    and your lips may preserve knowledge. 3 For the lips of the adulterous woman drip honey,    and her speech is smoother than oil; 4 but

Get Wisdom at Any Cost 4 Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction;    pay attention and gain understanding. 2 I give you sound learning,    so do not forsake my teaching. 3 For I too was a son to my father,    still tender, and cherished by my mother. 4 Then

Wisdom Bestows Well-Being   My son, do not forget my teaching,    but keep my commands in your heart, 2 for they will prolong your life many years    and bring you peace and prosperity. 3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you;    bind them around your neck,    write them on the tablet

Moral Benefits of Wisdom  My son, if you accept my words    and store up my commands within you, 2 turning your ear to wisdom    and applying your heart to understanding— 3 indeed, if you call out for insight    and cry aloud for understanding, 4 and if you look for it