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Proverbs

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Illustration: An ancient parent lovingly teaches a listening child in a modest household, wisdom and respect.

Learning from a Parent

Proverbs 1:8–9

Proverbs urges a child to listen to a father’s instruction and a mother’s teaching.

Illustration: A landscape showing two branching paths, one bright with growing dawn light and one shadowy and difficult, thematic wisdom illustration.

The Path of Wisdom

Proverbs 4:18–19

Proverbs contrasts the growing light of the righteous path with the darkness of the wicked way.

Illustration: Detailed beautiful close view of ants diligently carrying seeds to their nest among dry grass and pebbles, natural scale and anatomy.

Learn from the Ant

Proverbs 6:6–8

Proverbs points to the ant as an example of preparation and diligence.

Illustration: A calm ancient person speaks gently with an upset neighbor in a village, posture and expressions showing tension easing.

A Gentle Answer

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer can turn away wrath, while harsh words can stir anger.

Illustration: A capable modestly dressed ancient woman offers bread to a person in need near her household, woven textiles and well-cared-for family nearby.

A Woman of Strength and Kindness

Proverbs 31:10–31

Proverbs 31 describes a woman of strength, diligence, wisdom, and generosity.