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Proverbs 2:12

Proverbs 2:12

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

One of wisdom's great gifts is helping us recognise and avoid people whose words and actions lead us away from what is good.

Memory phrase: Wisdom helps me avoid bad paths.

Talk about it: What should you do if someone asks you to do something wrong?

Prayer: God, help me recognise wrong and keep me away from it.

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