- Proverbs 1 NIV - Purpose and Theme - The proverbs of - Bible Gateway
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,[a] knowledge and discretion to the young— 5 let the wise listen and add to
- The Book of Proverbs - Bible Gateway
The Book of Proverbs can make an important contribution to Christians and Jews today First, it places the pursuit of wisdom over the performance of individual wise acts To seek wisdom above all things is a fundamental option and a way of life Second, it portrays the quest as filled with obstacles
- Proverbs 1 KJV - The proverbs of Solomon the son of - Bible Gateway
King James Version 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, and judgment, and equity; 4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion
- Proverbs 1 NKJV - The Beginning of Knowledge - The - Bible Gateway
1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction, To [a]perceive the words of understanding, 3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, Justice, judgment, and equity; 4 To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion— 5 A wise man will hear and increase learning,
- Proverbs 1 NLT - The Purpose of Proverbs - These are the - Bible Gateway
4 These proverbs will give insight to the simple, knowledge and discernment to the young 5 Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser Let those with understanding receive guidance 6 by exploring the meaning in these proverbs and parables, the words of the wise and their riddles 7 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true
- Proverbs 1 ESV - The Beginning of Knowledge - The - Bible Gateway
The Beginning of Knowledge 1 The 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 righteousness, justice, and equity; 4 to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth— 5 Let the wise hear and increase in
- Proverbs 2 NIV - Moral Benefits of Wisdom - My son, if - Bible Gateway
Moral Benefits of Wisdom - My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding— indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God
- Proverbs 8 NIV - Wisdom’s Call - Does not wisdom call - Bible Gateway
Proverbs 8:31 : S Job 28:25-27; 38:4-38; Ps 104:1-30; Pr 30:4; Jn 1:1-4; Col 1:15-20
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