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Proverbs 2:1-13 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

1. My child, you must followand treasure my teachingsand my instructions.

2. Keep in tune with wisdomand think what it meansto have common sense.

3. Beg as loud as you canfor good common sense.

4. Search for wisdomas you would search for silveror hidden treasure.

5. Then you will understandwhat it means to respectand to know the Lord God.

6. All wisdom comes from the Lord,and so do common senseand understanding.

7. God gives helpful adviceto everyone who obeys himand protects all thosewho live as they should.

8. God sees that justice is done,and he watches over everyonewho is faithful to him.

9. With wisdom you will learnwhat is rightand honest and fair.

10. Wisdom will control your mind,and you will be pleasedwith knowledge.

11. Sound judgment and good sensewill watch over you.

12. Wisdom will protect youfrom evil schemesand from those liars

13. who turned from doing goodto live in the darkness.

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