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Proverbs 1:1-7
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Proverbs 1:1-7
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1
The
proverbs
of
Solomon
the
son
of
David,
king
of
Israel;
2
To
know
wisdom
and
instruction;
to
perceive
the
words
of
understanding;
3
To
receive
the
instruction
of
wisdom
,
justice,
and
judgment,
and
equity;
[a]
4
To
give
subtilty
to the
simple,
to the young
man
knowledge
and
discretion.
[b]
5
A
wise
man will
hear
, and will
increase
learning;
and a man of
understanding
shall
attain
unto wise
counsels:
6
To
understand
a
proverb,
and the
interpretation;
[c]
the
words
of the
wise,
and their dark
sayings.
7
The
fear
of the
LORD
is the
beginning
[d]
of
knowledge:
but
fools
despise
wisdom
and
instruction.
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[a].
equity: Heb. equities
[b].
discretion: or, advisement
[c].
the interpretation: or, an eloquent speech
[d].
the beginning: or, the principal part
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