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Proverbs 10:21
The words of the godly encourage many, but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense.
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Daniel 12:10
Many will be purified, cleansed, and refined by these trials. But the wicked will continue in their wickedness, and none of them will understand. Only those who are wise will know what it means.
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Isaiah 27:11
The people are like the dead branches of a tree, broken off and used for kindling beneath the cooking pots. Israel is a foolish and stupid nation, for its people have turned away from God. Therefore, the one who made them will show them no pity or mercy.
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Psalms 119:169
O Lord, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised.
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Jeremiah 4:22
“ My people are foolish and do not know me,” says the Lord.“ They are stupid children who have no understanding. They are clever enough at doing wrong, but they have no idea how to do right!”
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Psalms 119:66
I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge.
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1 John 5 20-1 John 5 21
And we know that the Son of God has come, and he has given us understanding so that we can know the true God. And now we live in fellowship with the true God because we live in fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ. He is the only true God, and he is eternal life.Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts.
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Isaiah 6:9-10
And he said,“ Yes, go, and say to this people,‘ Listen carefully, but do not understand. Watch closely, but learn nothing.’Harden the hearts of these people. Plug their ears and shut their eyes. That way, they will not see with their eyes, nor hear with their ears, nor understand with their hearts and turn to me for healing.”
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Psalms 119:152
I have known from my earliest days that your laws will last forever. Resh
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Psalms 119:34
Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart.
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Psalms 119:73
You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands.
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1 Peter 1 23-1 Peter 1 25
For you have been born again, but not to a life that will quickly end. Your new life will last forever because it comes from the eternal, living word of God.As the Scriptures say,“ People are like grass; their beauty is like a flower in the field. The grass withers and the flower fades.But the word of the Lord remains forever.” And that word is the Good News that was preached to you.
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Matthew 5:18
I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not even the smallest detail of God’s law will disappear until its purpose is achieved.
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2 Corinthians 4 6
For God, who said,“ Let there be light in the darkness,” has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ.
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Psalms 19:9
Reverence for the Lord is pure, lasting forever. The laws of the Lord are true; each one is fair.
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Psalms 119:138
Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy.
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Matthew 13:19
The seed that fell on the footpath represents those who hear the message about the Kingdom and don’t understand it. Then the evil one comes and snatches away the seed that was planted in their hearts.
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Hosea 4:6
My people are being destroyed because they don’t know me. Since you priests refuse to know me, I refuse to recognize you as my priests. Since you have forgotten the laws of your God, I will forget to bless your children.
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John 17:3
And this is the way to have eternal life— to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth.