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Proverbs 7:4
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2 aKeep my commands and live,
bAnd my law as the apple of your eye. 
3 aBind them on your fingers;
Write them on the tablet of your heart. 
4 Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,”
And call understanding your nearest kin,
5 aThat they may keep you from the immoral woman,
From the seductress who flatters with her words. 

The Crafty Harlot

6 For at the window of my house
I looked through my lattice,
7 And saw among the simple,
I perceived among the1 youths,
A young man adevoid of understanding, 
Verse Comparison: Proverbs 7:4

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American Standard Version
Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; And call understanding `thy' kinswoman:

Amplified® Bible
Say to skillful {and} godly Wisdom, You are my sister, and regard understanding {or} insight as your intimate friend--

Contemporary English Version
Let wisdom be your sister and make common sense your closest friend.

Darby English Version
Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister, and call intelligence [thy] kinswoman:

Good News Bible
Treat wisdom as your sister, and insight as your closest friend.

King James Version
Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:

New American Standard Bible
Say to wisdom, "You are my sister, And call understanding {your} intimate friend;"

New International Version
Say to wisdom, "You are my sister,"
and call understanding your kinsman;

New King James Version
Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,”
And call understanding your nearest kin,

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Say to wisdom, "I consider you my sister," And call understanding your intimate friend;

Revised Standard Version
Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," and call insight your intimate friend;

Young's Literal Translation
Say to wisdom, `My sister Thou `art'.' And cry to understanding, `Kinswoman!'


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