World English Bible
Proverbs 1:9
“for they will be a garland to grace your head, and chains around your neck.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 1
7
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
8
My son, listen to your father's instruction, and don't forsake your mother's teaching:
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for they will be a garland to grace your head, and chains around your neck.
10
My son, if sinners entice you, don't consent.
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If they say, "Come with us, Let's lay in wait for blood; let's lurk secretly for the innocent without cause;