The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; he also hears their cry and saves them.

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Psalm 145:18-19

The ear that listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. Whoever ignores instruction despises himself, but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence.

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Proverbs 15:31-32

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

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Proverbs 1:7