“For at the window of my house I looked out through my lattice. 7And among the naive [the inexperienced and gullible], I saw among the youths A young man...
“My son, keep my words And treasure my commandments within you [so they are readily available to guide you].” Proverbs 7:1 AMP Proverbs chapter 7 opens...
“My son, be guided by your father’s [God-given] commandment (instruction) And do not reject the teaching of your mother; 21Bind them continually upon your heart (in your thoughts), And...
“These six things the LORD hates; Indeed, seven are repulsive to Him: 17A proud look [the attitude that makes one overestimate oneself and discount others], a lying...
“A worthless person, a wicked man, Is one who walks with a perverse (corrupt, vulgar) mouth. 13Who winks with his eyes [in mockery], who shuffles his feet...
“Go to the ant, O lazy one; Observe her ways and be wise, 7Which, having no chief, Overseer or ruler,8She prepares her food in the summer And brings in...
“Drink water from your own cistern [of a pure marriage relationship] And fresh running water from your own well. 16Should your springs (children) be dispersed, As streams of water in...