Verse 15
Proverbs 4:15
Free Bible Version
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Evil people won't rest until they've done something wrong; they can't sleep unless they've tripped someone up.
Original Language Text
hebrew
פְּרָעֵ֥/הוּ אַל תַּעֲבָר בּ֑/וֹ שְׂטֵ֖ה מֵ/עָלָ֣י/ו וַ/עֲבֽוֹר
English Translation
"Do not pass over it and cause to pass away from upon it."
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Chapter 4 Context
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Listen, sons, to a father's instruction; pay attention and discover what makes sense,
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for what I am passing on to you is reliable. Don't reject my teachings.
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When I was a son with my father—a tender young boy, my mother's only child—
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he was the one who taught me. He told me, “Pay attention to the words I say and keep them in mind; d...
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Get wisdom, find out what makes sense. Don't forget my words or reject them.
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Don't give up on wisdom for she will keep you safe. Love wisdom and she will protect you.
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The first thing in becoming wise is to get wisdom! Whatever else you gain, gain insight.
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Treasure wisdom, and she will praise you; embrace her, and she will honor you.
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She will place on your head a wreath of grace; she will present to you a crown of glory.”
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Listen, my son, if you accept what I tell you, then you will live a long life.
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I have explained to you the way of wisdom; I have guided you along the right paths.
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Nothing will block your way when you walk, you won't stumble when you run.
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Hold on to these instructions—don't let them go. Protect them, for they are life's foundation.
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Avoid that way completely. Don't go there! Turn away, and walk on.
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Evil people won't rest until they've done something wrong; they can't sleep unless they've tripped s...
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The way of life of the good is like the light of the sunrise, glowing brighter and brighter until th...
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But the way of life of the wicked is like complete darkness; they don't even know what they're tripp...
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My son, pay attention to what I tell you; listen to the words I'm saying.
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Don't lose sight of them; think about them deeply,
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for they are life to anyone who finds them, and make the whole body healthy.
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Most of all, protect your mind, for everything in life flows from it.
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Don't ever lie, and don't say anything dishonest.
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Focus on what's ahead of you; look at what's in front of you.
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Pay attention to the path you decide to follow, and you'll be safe wherever you go.
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Don't deviate to the right or the left, and turn away from evil.
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