Proverbs 1:5-6
New King James Version
5 (A)A wise man will hear and increase learning,
And a man of understanding will [a]attain wise counsel,
6 To understand a proverb and an enigma,
The words of the wise and their (B)riddles.
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- Proverbs 1:5 acquire
Proverbs 1:5-6
Amplified Bible
5
The wise will hear and increase their learning,
And the person of understanding will acquire wise counsel and the skill [to steer his course wisely and lead others to the truth],(A)
6
To understand a proverb and a figure [of speech] or an enigma with its interpretation,
And the words of the wise and their riddles [that require reflection].
Proverbs 1:5-6
New International Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 1:6 Or understanding a proverb, namely, a parable, / and the sayings of the wise, their riddles
Proverbs 1:5-6
King James Version
5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
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Matthew 11:29-30
New King James Version
29 Take My yoke upon you (A)and learn from Me, for I am [a]gentle and (B)lowly in heart, (C)and you will find rest for your souls. 30 (D)For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
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- Matthew 11:29 meek
Matthew 11:29-30
Amplified Bible
29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me [following Me as My disciple], for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest (renewal, blessed quiet) for your souls.(A) 30 For My yoke is easy [to bear] and My burden is light.”
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Matthew 11:29-30
New International Version
29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,(A) for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.(B) 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”(C)
Matthew 11:29-30
King James Version
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
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Proverbs 16:23
New King James Version
23 The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,
And adds learning to his lips.
Proverbs 16:23
Amplified Bible
23
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth [in wisdom]
And adds persuasiveness to his lips.
Proverbs 16:23
New International Version
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- Proverbs 16:23 Or prudent / and make their lips persuasive
Proverbs 16:23
King James Version
23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
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