Proverbs 1:2
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“for gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight,”
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BSBPD
“for gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight,”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding;”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“For knowing wisdom and instruction, For understanding sayings of intelligence,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Proverbs 1:2 — 12 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 4:5See, I have taught you statutes and ordinances just as the LORD my God has commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land that you are about to enter and possess.
- 1 Kings 3:9Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”
- Proverbs 2:9Then you will discern righteousness and justice and equity—every good path.
- Proverbs 4:1Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.
- Proverbs 4:5Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them.
- Proverbs 7:4Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call understanding your kinsman,
- Proverbs 8:5O simple ones, learn to be shrewd; O fools, gain understanding.
- Proverbs 8:33Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it.
- Proverbs 16:16How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
- Proverbs 17:16Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
- Proverbs 19:20Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.
- 2 Timothy 3:15From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
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