Parallel Bible results for "proverbs 1:1-7"

Proverbs 1:1-7

1 The proverbs of Solomon, David's son who was king of Israel, [given]

1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:

2 to grasp wisdom and discipline, to understand deep thoughts,

2 for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight;

3 to acquire the discipline of wise behavior-- righteousness and justice and fairness--

3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair;

4 to give insight to gullible people, to give knowledge and foresight to the young--

4 for giving prudence to those who are simple,knowledge and discretion to the young—

5 a wise person will listen and continue to learn, and an understanding person will gain direction--

5 let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—

6 to understand a proverb and a clever saying, the words of wise people and their riddles.

6 for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.

7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge. Stubborn fools despise wisdom and discipline.

7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.