Purpose and Theme

The proverbs(A) of Solomon(B) son of David, king of Israel:(C)

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The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;

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Prologue: Exhortations to Embrace Wisdom

Warning Against the Invitation of Sinful Men

Listen, my son,(A) to your father’s(B) instruction
    and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.(C)

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My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

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Get Wisdom at Any Cost

Listen, my sons,(A) to a father’s instruction;(B)
    pay attention and gain understanding.(C)

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Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.

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