Selah · Bible verse

Proverbs 1:9

for they will be a garland to grace your head, and chains around your neck.
Proverbs 1:9 · World English Bible

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7The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

8My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching:

9for they will be a garland to grace your head, and chains around your neck.

10My son, if sinners entice you, don’t consent.

11If they say, “Come with us, Let’s lay in wait for blood; let’s lurk secretly for the innocent without cause;

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