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Proverbs 1:3-5
New Catholic Bible
Proverbs 1:3-5
New Catholic Bible
3 to acquire instruction in upright conduct,
righteousness, justice, and honesty,
4 so that prudence[a] may be imparted to the simple,
and the young may gain knowledge and discretion.
5 By listening to them the wise will add to their learning,
and those gifted with discernment will increase their ability
Footnotes
- Proverbs 1:4 Prudence: right judgment and good sense (see Prov 15:5; 19:25). Simple: those lacking in maturity and experience and hence easily persuaded for good or evil (see Ps 19:8).
