Verse 20

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter days.

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  • Prov 12:15 : 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who listens to counsel is wise.
  • Luke 16:19-23 : 19 There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen, and feasted sumptuously every day: 20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, who was laid at his gate, full of sores, 21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; 23 And in hell he lifted up his eyes, being in torments, and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
  • Num 23:10 : 10 Who can count the dust of Jacob, and the number of one-fourth of Israel? Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my end be like his!
  • Deut 8:16 : 16 Who fed you in the wilderness with manna, which your fathers did not know, that he might humble you, and that he might test you, to do you good at your latter end;
  • Deut 32:29 : 29 O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
  • Ps 37:37 : 37 Mark the blameless man, and observe the upright, for the end of that man is peace.
  • Ps 90:12 : 12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts to wisdom.
  • Ps 90:14 : 14 O satisfy us early with your mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
  • Prov 1:8 : 8 My son, hear the instruction of your father, and do not forsake the law of your mother;
  • Prov 2:1-9 : 1 My son, if you will receive my words and hide my commandments with you; 2 So that you incline your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding; 3 Yes, if you cry out for knowledge, and lift up your voice for understanding; 4 If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures; 5 Then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. 6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. 7 He lays up sound wisdom for the righteous; He is a shield to those who walk uprightly. 8 He guards the paths of justice and preserves the way of His saints. 9 Then you will understand righteousness and judgment and equity; yes, every good path.
  • Prov 4:1 : 1 Listen, you children, to the instruction of a father, and pay attention to gain understanding.
  • Prov 8:34-35 : 34 Blessed is the one who hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. 35 For whoever finds me finds life and will obtain favor from the LORD.