Proverbs 1:1-9

The Beginning of Knowledge

1 1The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:
2 To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight,
3 to receive instruction in wise dealing, in 2righteousness, justice, and equity;
4 to give prudence to 3the simple, knowledge and 4discretion to the youth--
5 Let the wise hear and 5increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance,
6 to understand a proverb and a saying, 6the words of the wise and their 7riddles.
7 8The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

The Enticement of Sinners

8 9Hear, my son, your father's instruction, and forsake not your mother's teaching,
9 for they are 10a graceful garland for your head and 11pendants for your neck.

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Cross References 11

  • 1. Proverbs 10:1; Proverbs 25:1; 1 Kings 4:32; Ecclesiastes 12:9
  • 2. Proverbs 2:9
  • 3. Proverbs 8:5; Proverbs 14:15, 18
  • 4. Proverbs 2:11; Proverbs 3:21
  • 5. Proverbs 9:9
  • 6. Proverbs 22:17
  • 7. Judges 14:12; Psalms 78:2
  • 8. Proverbs 9:10; [Proverbs 15:33]; See Job 28:28
  • 9. Proverbs 6:20; [Psalms 34:11; Ephesians 6:1, 2]
  • 10. Proverbs 4:9; [Proverbs 3:22]
  • 11. [Genesis 41:42; Daniel 5:29]
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