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Proverbs 1:3
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for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair;
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Proverbs 1:3 in Other Translations
KJV
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To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;
ESV
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to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;
NLT
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Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives, to help them do what is right, just, and fair.
MSG
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A manual for living, for learning what's right and just and fair;
CSB
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for receiving wise instruction [in] righteousness, justice, and integrity;
Proverbs 1:3 In-Context
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The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:
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for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight;
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for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair;
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for giving prudence to those who are simple,knowledge and discretion to the young—
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let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—
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