The Enticement of Sinners

(A)Hear, my son, your father’s instruction
And (B)do not forsake your mother’s teaching;
Indeed, they are a (C)graceful wreath to your head
And [a](D)ornaments about your neck.
10 My son, if sinners (E)entice you,
(F)Do not consent.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 1:9 Lit necklaces

Prologue: Exhortations to Embrace Wisdom

Warning Against the Invitation of Sinful Men

Listen, my son,(A) to your father’s(B) instruction
    and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.(C)
They are a garland to grace your head
    and a chain to adorn your neck.(D)

10 My son, if sinful men entice(E) you,
    do not give in(F) to them.(G)

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