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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Proverbs 1:1
Proverbs 1:1
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