Parallel Bible results for "proverbs 1:1-6"

Proverbs 1:1-6

Third Millennium Bible TMB

1 The Proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:

2 to know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;

3 to receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, judgment, and equity;

4 to give subtlety to the simple, and to the young man knowledge and discretion.

5 A wise man will hear and will increase learning, and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsel

6 to understand a proverb and the interpretation, the words of the wise and their dark sayings.

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.