Parallel Bible results for "Proverbs 1:1-10"

Proverbs 1:1-10

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

2 For gaining wisdom and being instructed; for understanding insightful sayings;

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

3 for receiving wise instruction [in] righteousness, justice, and integrity;

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

4 for teaching shrewdness to the inexperienced, knowledge and discretion to a young man-

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

5 a wise man will listen and increase his learning, and a discerning man will obtain guidance-

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

6 for understanding a proverb or a parable, 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; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

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

8 Listen, my son, to your father's instruction, and don't reject your mother's teaching,

8 Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

9 for they will be a garland of grace on your head and a [gold] chain around your neck.

9 They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck.

10 My son, if sinners entice you, don't be persuaded.

10 My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them.