Parallel Bible results for "Proverbs 1:1-6"

Proverbs 1:1-6

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 discern the sayings of understanding,

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

3 To receive instruction in wise behavior, Righteousness, justice and equity;

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

4 To give prudence to the naive, To the youth 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 in learning, And a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel,

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

6 To understand a proverb and a figure, The words of the wise and their riddles.

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