Proverbs 4

Verses of Proverbs 4 of the NIV from the book of the bible

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1 - 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 - When I was a boy in my father's house, still tender, and an only child of my mother,
4 - he taught me and said, "Lay hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands and you will live.
5 - Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them.
6 - Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.
7 - Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.
8 - Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.
9 - She will set a garland of grace on your head and present you with a crown of splendor."
10 - Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many.
11 - I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.
12 - When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble.
13 - Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.
14 - Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evil men.
15 - Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way.
16 - For they cannot sleep till they do evil; they are robbed of slumber till they make someone fall.
17 - They eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence.
18 - The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.
19 - But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble.
20 - My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words.
21 - Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart;
22 - for they are life to those who find them and health to a man's whole body.
23 - Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.
24 - Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.
25 - Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you.
26 - Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm.
27 - Do not swerve to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.

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Proverbs 4 NIV - English Bible Online

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