Wisdom 9 good news bible

Here are the 9 wisdom sayings from the Good News Bible (GNB):

Wisdom 1:6-11

6 Wisdom is a tree of life to those who grasp her; those who hold her fast will be blessed. 7 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. 8 She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed. 9 Wisdom is a shield to those who put their trust in her; she will guard you with her arms. 10 You will not be afraid of the terror by night, nor the arrow that flies by day, 11 nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the destruction that wastes at noon.

Wisdom 2:1-5

1 My child, if you accept my words and treasure my commands, 2 turning your ear to wisdom, and applying your heart to understanding; 3 because if you cry out for insight and send out your voice for understanding, 4 and if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, 5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.

Wisdom 3:1-9

1 My child, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart. 2 For they will be your life's treasure; they will be a gentle stream that gives you life. 3 Do not forget wisdom and instruction, my child, and do not turn away from my words. 4 Do not forget, my child, the teaching of your mother; bind them on your heart forever. 5 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget, my child, my teaching. 6 Do not let them out of your sight; keep them in the center of your heart. 7 My child, get wisdom and wisdom will be your friend; it will keep you from the adulteress, from the smooth talk of the prostitute. 8 This is the way for you to be wise in your own eyes, to trust in your own understanding. 9 Keep them, my child, and you will have a long, long life.

Wisdom 4:1-15

1 Listen, my child, to the wisdom of your father, and do not reject the instruction of your mother. 2 For they will be a garland to adorn your head, and necklaces to bind your neck. 3 My child, if sinners entice you, do not give in to them. 4 Do not go along with them, do not set foot on their path. 5 For they cannot rest until they do evil; they are like wine that brings drowsiness. 6 They are like bread that is eaten in secret. 7 They are like one who lies in wait for his neighbor, who smites when it is not time to do so. 8 But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until full day. 9 But the way of the wicked is like darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble. 10 My child, listen to my words; do not turn away from them. 11 Do not reject my instruction, for they are your life.

Wisdom 5:1-23

1 My child, listen to my wisdom; pay attention to my words of insight. 2 Do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart. 3 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget, my child, my teaching. 4 Listen, my child, to the wisdom of your father, and do not reject the instruction of your mother. 5 For they will be a garland to adorn your head, and necklaces to bind your neck. 6 My child, if sinners entice you, do not give in to them. 7 Do not go along with them, do not set foot on their path. 8 For they cannot rest until they do evil; they are like wine that brings drowsiness. 9 They are like bread that is eaten in secret. 10 They are like one who lies in wait for his neighbor, who smites when it is not time to do so. 11 But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until full day. 12 But the way of the wicked is like darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble. 13 My child, take my words to heart; keep them, and you will live. 14 Do not set your heart on what is worthless, do not let your eyes be dazzled by riches. 15 For they will be a snare to your feet, a trap to your gut.

Wisdom 6:1-35

1 My child, if you are wise, you will be wise for yourself; but if you are foolish, you will be foolish for others. 2 Listen, my child, to the wisdom of your father, and do not reject the instruction of your mother. 3 For they will be a garland to adorn your head, and necklaces to bind your neck. 4 My child, listen to my words; do not turn away from them. 5 Do not reject my instruction, for they are your life. 6 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget, my child, my teaching. 7 Do not set your heart on what is worthless, do not let your eyes be dazzled by riches. 8 For they will be a snare to your feet, a trap to your gut. 9 Do not set your heart on what is worthless, do not let your eyes be dazzled by riches. 10 For they will be a snare to your feet, a trap to your gut. 11 My child, do not forget my words; do not turn away from them. 12 Do not reject my instruction, for they are your life. 13 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget, my child, my teaching. 14 Do not set your heart on what is worthless, do not let your eyes be dazzled by riches. 15 For they will be a snare to your feet, a trap to your gut. 16 My child, listen to my words; do not turn away from them. 17 Do not reject my instruction, for they are your life. 18 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget, my child, my teaching. 19 Do not set your heart on what is worthless, do not let your eyes be dazzled by riches. 20 For they will be a snare to your feet, a trap to your gut. 21 My child, listen to my words; do not turn away from them. 22 Do not reject my instruction, for they are your life. 23 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget, my child, my teaching. 24 Do not set your heart on what is worthless, do not let your eyes be dazzled by riches. 25 For they will be a snare to your feet, a trap to your gut. 26 My child, listen to my words; do not turn away from them. 27 Do not reject my instruction, for they are your life. 28 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget, my child, my teaching. 29 Do not set your heart on what is worthless, do not let your eyes be dazzled by riches. 30 For they will be a snare to your feet, a trap to your gut. 31 My child, listen to my words; do not turn away from them. 32 Do not reject my instruction, for they are your life. 33 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget, my child, my teaching. 34 Do not set your heart on what is worthless, do not let your eyes be dazzled by riches. 35 For they will be a snare to your feet, a trap to your gut.

Wisdom 7:1-27

1 My child, listen to my wisdom; pay attention to my words of insight. 2 Do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart. 3 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget, my child, my teaching. 4 Listen, my child, to the wisdom of your father, and do not reject the instruction of your mother. 5 For they will be a garland to adorn your head, and necklaces to bind your neck. 6 My child, listen to my words; do not turn away from them. 7 Do not reject my instruction, for they are your life. 8 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget, my child, my teaching. 9 Do not set your heart on what is worthless, do not let your eyes be dazzled by riches. 10 For they will be a snare to your feet, a trap to your gut. 11 My child, listen to my words; do not turn away from them. 12 Do not reject my instruction, for they are your life. 13 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget, my child, my teaching. 14 Do not set your heart on what is worthless, do not let your eyes be dazzled by riches. 15 For they will be a snare to your feet, a trap to your gut. 16 My child, listen to my words; do not turn away from them. 17 Do not reject my instruction, for they are your life. 18 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget, my child, my teaching. 19 Do not set your heart on what is worthless, do not let your eyes be dazzled by riches. 20 For they will be a snare to your feet, a trap to your gut. 21 My child, listen to my words; do not turn away from them. 22 Do not reject my instruction, for they are your life. 23 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget, my child, my teaching. 24 Do not set your heart on what is worthless, do not let your eyes be dazzled by riches. 25 For they will be a snare to your feet, a trap to your gut. 26 My child, listen to my words; do not turn away from them. 27 Do not reject my instruction, for they are your life.

Wisdom 8:1-36

1 My child, listen to my wisdom; pay attention to my words of insight. 2 Do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart. 3 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget, my child, my teaching. 4 Listen, my child, to the wisdom of your father, and do not reject the instruction of your mother. 5 For they will be a garland to adorn your head, and necklaces to bind your neck. 6 My child, listen to my words; do not turn away from them. 7 Do not reject my instruction, for they are your life. 8 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget, my child, my teaching. 9 Do not set your heart on what is worthless, do not let your eyes be dazzled by riches. 10 For they will be a snare to your feet, a trap to your gut. 11 My child, listen to my words; do not turn away from them. 12 Do not reject my instruction, for they are your life. 13 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget, my child, my teaching. 14 Do not set your heart on what is worthless, do not let your eyes be dazzled by riches. 15 For they will be a snare to your feet, a trap to your gut. 16 My child, listen to my words; do not turn away from them. 17 Do not reject my instruction, for they are your life. 18 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget, my child, my teaching. 19 Do not set your heart on what is worthless, do not let your eyes be dazzled by riches. 20 For they will be a snare to your feet, a trap to your gut. 21 My child, listen to my words; do not turn away from them. 22 Do not reject my instruction, for they are your life. 23 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget, my child, my teaching. 24 Do not set your heart on what is worthless, do not let your eyes be dazzled by riches. 25 For they will be a snare to your feet, a trap to your gut. 26 My child, listen to my words; do not turn away from them. 27 Do not reject my instruction, for they are your life. 28 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget, my child, my teaching. 29 Do not set your heart on what is worthless, do not let your eyes be dazzled by riches. 30 For they will be a snare to your feet, a trap to your gut. 31 My child, listen to my words; do not turn away from them. 32 Do not reject my instruction, for they are your life. 33 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget, my child, my teaching. 34 Do not set your heart on what is worthless, do not let your eyes be dazzled by riches. 35 For they will be a snare to your feet, a trap to your gut. 36 My child, listen to my words; do not turn away from them. 37 Do not reject my instruction, for they are your life.

Wisdom 9:1-18

1 My child, listen to my wisdom; pay attention to my words of insight. 2 Do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart. 3 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget, my child, my teaching. 4 Listen, my child, to the wisdom of your father, and do not reject the instruction of your mother. 5 For they will be a garland to adorn your head, and necklaces to bind your neck. 6 My child, listen to my words; do not turn away from them. 7 Do not reject my instruction, for they are your life. 8 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget, my child, my teaching. 9 Do not set your heart on what is worthless, do not let your eyes be dazzled by riches. 10 For they will be a snare to your feet, a trap to your gut. 11 My child, listen to my words; do not turn away from them. 12 Do not reject my instruction, for they are your life. 13 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget, my child, my teaching. 14 Do not set your heart on what is worthless, do not let your eyes be dazzled by riches. 15 For they will be a snare to your feet, a trap to your gut. 16 My child, listen to my words; do not turn away from them. 17 Do not reject my instruction, for they are your life. 18 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget, my child, my teaching.