Bible Cross References
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Proverbs 2:1-6
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My child, learn what I teach you and never forget what I tell you to do.
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Listen to what is wise and try to understand it.
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Yes, beg for knowledge; plead for insight.
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Look for it as hard as you would for silver or some hidden treasure.
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If you do, you will know what it means to fear the LORD and you will succeed in learning about God.
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It is the LORD who gives wisdom; from him come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 3:1-35
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My child, don't forget what I teach you. Always remember what I tell you to do.
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My teaching will give you a long and prosperous life.
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Never let go of loyalty and faithfulness. Tie them around your neck; write them on your heart.
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If you do this, both God and people will be pleased with you.
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Trust in the LORD with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know.
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Remember the LORD in everything you do, and he will show you the right way.
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Never let yourself think that you are wiser than you are; simply obey the LORD and refuse to do wrong.
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If you do, it will be like good medicine, healing your wounds and easing your pains.
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Honor the LORD by making him an offering from the best of all that your land produces.
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If you do, your barns will be filled with grain, and you will have too much wine to store it all.
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My child, when the LORD corrects you, pay close attention and take it as a warning.
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The LORD corrects those he loves, as parents correct a child of whom they are proud.
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Happy is anyone who becomes wise---who comes to have understanding.
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There is more profit in it than there is in silver; it is worth more to you than gold.
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Wisdom is more valuable than jewels; nothing you could want can compare with it.
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Wisdom offers you long life, as well as wealth and honor.
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Wisdom can make your life pleasant and lead you safely through it.
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Those who become wise are happy; wisdom will give them life.
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The LORD created the earth by his wisdom; by his knowledge he set the sky in place.
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His wisdom caused the rivers to flow and the clouds to give rain to the earth.
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My child, hold on to your wisdom and insight. Never let them get away from you.
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They will provide you with life---a pleasant and happy life.
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You can go safely on your way and never even stumble.
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You will not be afraid when you go to bed, and you will sleep soundly through the night.
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You will not have to worry about sudden disasters, such as come on the wicked like a storm.
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The LORD will keep you safe. He will not let you fall into a trap.
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Whenever you possibly can, do good to those who need it.
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Never tell your neighbors to wait until tomorrow if you can help them now.
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Don't plan anything that will hurt your neighbors; they live beside you, trusting you.
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Don't argue with others for no reason when they have never done you any harm.
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Don't be jealous of violent people or decide to act as they do,
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because the LORD hates people who do evil, but he takes righteous people into his confidence.
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The LORD puts a curse on the homes of the wicked, but blesses the homes of the righteous.
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He has no use for conceited people, but shows favor to those who are humble.
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Wise people will gain an honorable reputation, but stupid people will only add to their own disgrace.
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Proverbs 28:24
Anyone who thinks it isn't wrong to steal from his parents is no better than a common thief.
Proverbs 19:26
Only a shameful, disgraceful person would mistreat his father or turn his mother away from his home.
Proverbs 23:19-22
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Listen, my child, be wise and give serious thought to the way you live.
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Don't associate with people who drink too much wine or stuff themselves with food.
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Drunkards and gluttons will be reduced to poverty. If all you do is eat and sleep, you will soon be wearing rags.
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Listen to your father; without him you would not exist. When your mother is old, show her your appreciation.
Proverbs 29:3
If you appreciate wisdom, your parents will be proud of you. It is a foolish waste to spend money on prostitutes.
Proverbs 29:15
Correction and discipline are good for children. If they have their own way, they will make their mothers ashamed of them.
Luke 15:13
After a few days the younger son sold his part of the property and left home with the money. He went to a country far away, where he wasted his money in reckless living.
Luke 15:30
But this son of yours wasted all your property on prostitutes, and when he comes back home, you kill the prize calf for him!'
1 Peter 4:3
You have spent enough time in the past doing what the heathen like to do. Your lives were spent in indecency, lust, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and the disgusting worship of idols.
1 Peter 4:4
And now the heathen are surprised when you do not join them in the same wild and reckless living, and so they insult you.