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

Proverbs 1:1-6

1 These are the wise words of Solomon son of David, king of Israel.

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

2 They teach wisdom and self-control; they will help you understand wise words.

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

3 They will teach you how to be wise and self-controlled and will teach you to do what is honest and fair and right.

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

4 They make the uneducated smarter and give knowledge and sense to the young.

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

5 Wise people can also listen and learn; even smart people can find good advice in these words.

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

6 Then anyone can understand wise words and stories, the words of the wise and their riddles.

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