💡WEB · Proverbs 8:33

What does Proverbs 8:33 mean?

"Hear instruction, and be wise. Don’t refuse it."

— Proverbs 8:33 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

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then I was the craftsman by his side. I was a delight day by day, always rejoicing before him,

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rejoicing in his whole world. My delight was with the sons of men.

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“Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.

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Hear instruction, and be wise. Don’t refuse it.

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Blessed is the man who hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my door posts.

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For whoever finds me, finds life, and will obtain favor from Yahweh.

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But he who sins against me wrongs his own soul. All those who hate me love death.”

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