Proverbs 2:12

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¹²Wisdom will save^(A) you from the ways of wicked men,
from men whose words are perverse,

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Proverbs 4:3-9

New International Version

³For I too was a son to my father,
    still tender, and cherished by my mother.
⁴Then he taught me, and he said to me,
    “Take hold^(A) of my words with all your heart;
    keep my commands, and you will live.^(B)
⁵Get wisdom,^(C) get understanding;
    do not forget my words or turn away from them.
⁶Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you;^(D)
    love her, and she will watch over you.^(E)
⁷The beginning of wisdom is this: Get^[a] wisdom.
    Though it cost all^(F) you have,^[b] get understanding.^(G)
⁸Cherish her, and she will exalt you;
    embrace her, and she will honor you.^(H)
⁹She will give you a garland to grace your head
    and present you with a glorious crown.^(I)”

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Proverbs 4:7 Or wisdom. / Whatever else you get

Proverbs 4:8

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⁸Cherish her, and she will exalt you;
embrace her, and she will honor you.^(A)

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Proverbs 8:17-21

New International Version

¹⁷I love those who love me,^(A)
    and those who seek me find me.^(B)
¹⁸With me are riches and honor,^(C)
    enduring wealth and prosperity.^(D)
¹⁹My fruit is better than fine gold;^(E)
    what I yield surpasses choice silver.^(F)
²⁰I walk in the way of righteousness,^(G)
    along the paths of justice,
²¹bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me
    and making their treasuries full.^(H)