New King James Version NKJV
New International Version NIV
1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:
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The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:
2 To know wisdom and instruction, To perceive the words of understanding,
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for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight;
3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, Justice, judgment, and equity;
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for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair;
4 To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion--
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for giving prudence to those who are simple,knowledge and discretion to the young—
5 A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,
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let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—
6 To understand a proverb and an enigma, The words of the wise and their riddles.
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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.
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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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