New International Reader's Version NIRV
New International Version NIV
1 These are the proverbs of Solomon. He was the son of David and the king of Israel.
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The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:
2 Proverbs teach you wisdom and train you. They help you understand wise sayings.
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for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight;
3 They provide you with training and help you live wisely. They lead to what is right and honest and fair.
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for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair;
4 They give understanding to childish people. They give knowledge and good sense to those who are young.
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for giving prudence to those who are simple,knowledge and discretion to the young—
5 Let wise people listen and add to what they have learned. Let those who understand what is right get guidance.
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let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—
6 What I'm teaching also helps you understand proverbs and stories. It helps you understand the sayings and riddles of those who are wise.
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for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
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