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Proverbs 1:3-5
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

3 receive instruction in wise dealing,
    righteousness, justice, and equity;
4 that prudence may be given to the simple,
    knowledge and discretion to the youth—
5 the wise man also may hear and increase in learning,
    and the man of understanding acquire skill,

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Proverbs 1:3-5
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3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior,
    doing what is right and just and fair;
4 for giving prudence to those who are simple,[a](A)
    knowledge and discretion(B) to the young—
5 let the wise listen and add to their learning,(C)
    and let the discerning get guidance—

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  1. Proverbs 1:4 The Hebrew word rendered simple in Proverbs denotes a person who is gullible, without moral direction and inclined to evil.
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