Proverbs 1:5-9
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5 that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning;
that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:
6 to understand a proverb and parables,
the words and riddles of the wise.
7 The fear of Yahweh[a] is the beginning of knowledge;
but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
8 My son, listen to your father’s instruction,
and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching:
9 for they will be a garland to grace your head,
and chains around your neck.
Footnotes
- 1:7 “Yahweh” is God’s proper Name, sometimes rendered “LORD” (all caps) in other translations.
Proverbs 1:23
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23 Turn at my reproof.
Behold,[a] I will pour out my spirit on you.
I will make known my words to you.
Footnotes
- 1:23 “Behold”, from “הִנֵּה”, means look at, take notice, observe, see, or gaze at. It is often used as an interjection.
Proverbs 2:1-6
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2 My son, if you will receive my words,
and store up my commandments within you,
2 so as to turn your ear to wisdom,
and apply your heart to understanding;
3 yes, if you call out for discernment,
and lift up your voice for understanding;
4 if you seek her as silver,
and search for her as for hidden treasures:
5 then you will understand the fear of Yahweh,
and find the knowledge of God.[a]
6 For Yahweh gives wisdom.
Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
Footnotes
- 2:5 The Hebrew word rendered “God” is “אֱלֹהִ֑ים” (Elohim).
Proverbs 11:2
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2 When pride comes, then comes shame,
but with humility comes wisdom.
Proverbs 12:15
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15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but he who is wise listens to counsel.
Proverbs 13:1
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13 A wise son listens to his father’s instruction,
but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:10
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10 Pride only breeds quarrels,
but wisdom is with people who take advice.
Proverbs 13:20
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20 One who walks with wise men grows wise,
but a companion of fools suffers harm.
Proverbs 14:6-8
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6 A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn’t find it,
but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.
7 Stay away from a foolish man,
for you won’t find knowledge on his lips.
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way,
but the folly of fools is deceit.
Proverbs 14:18
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18 The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:29
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29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding,
but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
Proverbs 14:33
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33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding,
and is even made known in the inward part of fools.
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