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How proverbs help us

These are the proverbs of Solomon, David's son, king of Israel.

These are proverbs that will make you wise. They will help you to learn things and to understand good teaching. They will help you to understand how to live a good life. They will teach you how to live as a person who is good, honest and fair.

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Purpose and Theme

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

for gaining wisdom and instruction;
    for understanding words of insight;
for receiving instruction in prudent behavior,
    doing what is right and just and fair;

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