Daily Bible CEV September 5 Verses

In Praise of Wisdom

Proverbs 8 With great understanding, Wisdom is calling out

as she stands at the crossroads and on every hill.

³She stands by the city gate

where everyone enters the city, and she shouts:

⁴"I am calling out to each one of you!

⁵Good sense and sound judgment can be yours.

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Listen, because what I say is worthwhile and right.

⁷I always speak the truth and refuse to tell a lie.

⁸Every word I speak is honest,

not one is misleading or deceptive.

⁹"If you have understanding,

you will see that my words are just what you need.

¹⁰Let instruction and knowledge mean more to you

than silver or the finest gold.

¹¹Wisdom is worth much more than precious jewels

or anything else you desire."

Wisdom Speaks

¹²I am Wisdom --Common Sense is my closest friend;

I possess knowledge and sound judgment.

¹³If you respect the LORD, you will hate evil.

I hate pride and conceit and deceitful lies.

¹⁴I am strong,

and I offer sensible advice and sound judgment.

¹⁵By my power kings govern,

and rulers make laws that are fair.

¹⁶Every honest leader rules with help from me.

¹⁷I love everyone who loves me,

and I will be found by all who honestly search.

¹⁸I can make you rich and famous,

important and successful.

¹⁹What you receive from me is more valuable

than even the finest gold or the purest silver.

²⁰I always do what is right,

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and I give great riches to everyone who loves me.

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