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

Proverbs 1:1-7

1 The proverbs of Shlomo the son of David, king of Isra'el,

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

2 are for learning about wisdom and discipline; for understanding words expressing deep insight;

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

3 for gaining an intelligently disciplined life, doing what is right, just and fair;

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

4 for endowing with caution those who don't think and the young person with knowledge and discretion.

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

5 Someone who is already wise will hear and learn still more; someone who already understands will gain the ability to counsel well;

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

6 he will understand proverbs, obscure expressions, the sayings and riddles of the wise.

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

7 The fear of ADONAI is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

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