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

Proverbs 1:1-7

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1 Proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:
1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:
2 To know wisdom and instruction, to understand sayings of understanding,
2 for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight;
3 to gain {insightful instruction}, righteousness and justice and equity,
3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair;
4 to give shrewdness to the simple, knowledge and purpose to the young,
4 for giving prudence to those who are simple,knowledge and discretion to the young—
5 may the wise hear and increase learning, and the one who understands gain direction,
5 let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—
6 to understand a proverb and an expression, words of wisdom and their riddles.
6 for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
7 Fear of Yahweh [is the] beginning of knowledge; wisdom and instruction, fools despise.
7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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