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Proverbs 1:6-12 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

6. proverbs and sayings,as well as words of wisdomand all kinds of riddles.

7. Respect and obey the Lord!This is the beginningof knowledge.Only a fool rejects wisdomand good advice.

8. My child, obey the teachingsof your parents,

9. and wear their teachingsas you would a lovely hator a pretty necklace.

10. Don't be tempted by sinnersor listen

11. when they say,“Come on! Let's gang upand kill somebody,just for the fun of it!

12. They're well and healthy now,but we'll finish them offonce and for all.

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