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Proverbs 2:16

Proverbs 2:16

Little Bible — for children and parents · Growth Figures · © Growth Figures. All rights reserved.

Some people use kind-sounding words to lead others into danger. Wisdom helps us recognise flattery that is not honest and protect ourselves from it.

Memory phrase: Wisdom protects me from tricky words.

Talk about it: Have you ever heard someone say really sweet things but something felt a little wrong?

Prayer: God, help me recognise when kind words are not true, and protect me from being tricked.

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