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

Proverbs 1:1-7

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

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

2 To know wisdom and instruction, To perceive the words of understanding,

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

3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, Justice, judgment, and equity;

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

4 To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion--

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

5 A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,

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

6 To understand a proverb and an enigma, The words of the wise 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, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

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