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Proverbs 1:2-6

Learn to Discern

Wisdom Calls and Greed Lays a Trap · Proverbs 1

Story guide: Interpretive essay: attentive anonymous listeners illustrate instruction, understanding, and growing discernment.

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2to know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight,

3to receive instruction in wise dealing, righteousness, justice, and equity.

4to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man.

5Let the wise man hear and increase in learning, and the discerning man acquire guidance.

6to understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles.

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