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Proverbs 1:1

Proverbs 1:1

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God gave Solomon great wisdom. He wrote these sayings so we could learn to live well.

Memory phrase: Solomon shared God's wisdom.

Talk about it: Who teaches you good things?

Prayer: God, thank You for wise teachers.

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