Proverbs 1:2
New King James Version
2 To know wisdom and instruction,
To [a]perceive the words of understanding,
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- Proverbs 1:2 understand or discern
Proverbs 1:2
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2 for gaining wisdom and instruction;
for understanding words of insight;
Proverbs 7:4
New King James Version
4 Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,”
And call understanding your nearest kin,
Proverbs 7:4
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4 Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,”
and to insight, “You are my relative.”
Deuteronomy 4:5-6
New King James Version
5 “Surely I have taught you statutes and judgments, just as the Lord my God commanded me, that you should act according to them in the land which you go to possess. 6 Therefore be careful to observe them; for this is (A)your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples who will hear all these statutes, and say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.’
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Deuteronomy 4:5-6
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5 See, I have taught(A) you decrees and laws(B) as the Lord my God commanded(C) me, so that you may follow them in the land you are entering(D) to take possession of it. 6 Observe(E) them carefully, for this will show your wisdom(F) and understanding to the nations, who will hear about all these decrees and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”(G)
2 Timothy 3:15-17
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15 and that from childhood you have known (A)the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16 (B)All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, (C)and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for [a]instruction in righteousness, 17 (D)that the man of God may be complete, (E)thoroughly equipped for every good work.
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- 2 Timothy 3:16 training, discipline
2 Timothy 3:15-17
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15 and how from infancy(A) you have known the Holy Scriptures,(B) which are able to make you wise(C) for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is God-breathed(D) and is useful for teaching,(E) rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,(F) 17 so that the servant of God[a](G) may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.(H)
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- 2 Timothy 3:17 Or that you, a man of God,
Proverbs 17:16
New King James Version
16 Why is there in the hand of a fool the purchase price of wisdom,
Since he has no heart for it?
Proverbs 17:16
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16 Why should fools have money in hand to buy wisdom,
when they are not able to understand it?(A)
Proverbs 8:5
New King James Version
5 O you [a]simple ones, understand prudence,
And you fools, be of an understanding heart.
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- Proverbs 8:5 naive
Proverbs 8:5
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- Proverbs 8:5 Septuagint; Hebrew foolish, instruct your minds
1 Kings 3:9-12
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9 (A)Therefore give to Your servant an [a]understanding heart (B)to judge Your people, that I may (C)discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?”
10 The speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing. 11 Then God said to him: “Because you have asked this thing, and have (D)not asked long life for yourself, nor have asked riches for yourself, nor have asked the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern justice, 12 (E)behold, I have done according to your words; (F)see, I have given you a wise and understanding heart, so that there has not been anyone like you before you, nor shall any like you arise after you.
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- 1 Kings 3:9 Lit. hearing
1 Kings 3:9-12
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9 So give your servant a discerning(A) heart to govern your people and to distinguish(B) between right and wrong. For who is able(C) to govern this great people of yours?”
10 The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this. 11 So God said to him, “Since you have asked(D) for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment(E) in administering justice, 12 I will do what you have asked.(F) I will give you a wise(G) and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be.
Proverbs 4:5-7
New King James Version
5 (A)Get wisdom! Get understanding!
Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth.
6 Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you;
(B)Love her, and she will keep you.
7 (C)Wisdom is the principal thing;
Therefore get wisdom.
And in all your getting, get understanding.
Proverbs 4:5-7
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- Proverbs 4:7 Or Wisdom is supreme; therefore get
- Proverbs 4:7 Or wisdom. / Whatever else you get
Proverbs 16:16
New King James Version
16 (A)How much better to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
Proverbs 16:16
New International Version
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