Proverbs 1:1-8 (King James Version)
View In My Bible
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 beginningd of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
8
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
The King James Version is in the public domain. (The King James Bible Version Online)
Free Newsletters
To receive email newsletters, updates, and special offers from BibleStudyTools, select your newsletter(s), enter your email address and hit "Subscribe".
Privacy Policy / Terms of Use