Parallel Bible results for "Proverbs 1:1-9"

Proverbs 1:1-9

Revised Standard Version w/ Apocrypha RSVA

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

2 That men may know wisdom and instruction, understand words of insight,

3 receive instruction in wise dealing, righteousness, justice, and equity;

4 that prudence may be given to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth--

5 the wise man also may hear and increase in learning, and the man of understanding acquire skill,

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

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

8 Hear, my son, your father's instruction, and reject not your mother's teaching;

9 for they are a fair garland for your head, and pendants for your neck.

New International Version NIV

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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