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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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Proverbs 1:9 in other translations
For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.
For they are a garland of grace on your head and a pendant around your neck.
for they will be a garland to grace your head, and chains around your neck.
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In context
6 to understand a proverb and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.
7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
8 My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching;
9 for they will be a garland to grace your head, and chains around your neck.
10 My son, if sinners entice you, don’t consent.
11 If they say, “Come with us. Let’s lie in wait for blood. Let’s lurk secretly for the innocent without cause.
12 Let’s swallow them up alive like Sheol, and whole, like those who go down into the pit.
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