Parallel Bible results for "Proverbs 1:4-14"

Proverbs 1:4-14

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.

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 Hear, my son, your father's instruction And do not forsake your mother's teaching;

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

9 Indeed, they are a graceful wreath to your head And ornaments about 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, Do not consent.

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

11 If they say, "Come with us, Let us lie in wait for blood, Let us ambush the innocent without cause;

11 If they say, “Come along with us; let’s lie in wait for innocent blood, let’s ambush some harmless soul;

12 Let us swallow them alive like Sheol, Even whole, as those who go down to the pit;

12 let’s swallow them alive, like the grave, and whole, like those who go down to the pit;

13 We will find all kinds of precious wealth, We will fill our houses with spoil;

13 we will get all sorts of valuable things and fill our houses with plunder;

14 Throw in your lot with us, We shall all have one purse,"

14 cast lots with us; we will all share the loot”—