Proverbs 23:25

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Proverbs 23:23–27 · Berean Standard Bible

23 Invest in truth and never sell it— in wisdom and instruction and understanding.

24 The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him.

25 May your father and mother be glad, and may she who gave you birth rejoice!

26 My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes delight in my ways.

27 For a prostitute is a deep pit, and an adulteress is a narrow well.

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Luke 1:32

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Luke 1:40

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Luke 1:41

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Luke 1:42

In a loud voice she exclaimed, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!

Luke 1:43

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Luke 1:44

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Luke 1:46

Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord,

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and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!

Luke 1:58

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Luke 11:28

But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”