Simon reads the Bible

1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom, turn your ear to my words of insight, 2  that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge. 3  For the lips of the adulterous woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil; 4  but in the end she is bitter as gall, sharp as a double-edged sword. 5  Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to the grave. 6...

1 Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. 2  I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching. 3  For I too was a son to my father, still tender, and cherished by my mother. 4  Then he taught me, and he said to me, “Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live. 5  Get wisdom, get understanding;...

1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, 2  for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. 3  Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. 4  Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. 5  Trust in the Lord with all your hear...

1 My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, 2  turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding— 3  indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, 4  and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, 5  then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. 6&nb...

The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: 2  for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight; 3  for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair; 4  for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young— 5  let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning ge...