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Proverbs 1:8-10
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

Warnings against Evil Companions

8 Hear, my child, your father’s instruction,
    and do not reject your mother’s teaching;
9 for they are a fair garland for your head,
    and pendants for your neck.
10 My child, if sinners entice you,
    do not consent.

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Proverbs 1:8-10
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Prologue: Exhortations to Embrace Wisdom

Warning Against the Invitation of Sinful Men

8 Listen, my son,(A) to your father’s(B) instruction
    and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.(C)
9 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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