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See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears.

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The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men.

Observe and hear all these words which I command thee, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee for ever, when thou doest that which is good and right in the sight of the LORD thy God.

And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:

Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.

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See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;

Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations.

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.