27 If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 19:27
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Proverbs 4:1–3
1 Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. 2 For I give you sound teaching; do not abandon my directive. 3 When I was a son to my father, tender and the only child of my mother,
Proverbs 3:20–22
20 By His knowledge the watery depths were broken open, and the clouds dripped with dew. 21 My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment. 22 They will be life to your soul and adornment to your neck.
Proverbs 5:6–8
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Sirach 6:22–24
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Proverbs 1:7–9
7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. 8 Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother. 9 For they are a garland of grace on your head and a pendant around your nec…
Sirach 16:23–25
23 He who is lacking in understanding thinks about these things. An unwise and erring man thinks foolishly. (WEB) 24 My son, listen to me, learn knowledge, and heed my words with your heart. (WEB) 25 I will impart instruction with precision, and declare knowledge exactly. (WEB)
Proverbs 8:32–34
32 Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways. 33 Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. 34 Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway.
Proverbs 3:1–2
1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; 2 for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life.
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