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Proverbs 1:1-2
New International Reader's Version
Proverbs 1:1-2
New International Reader's Version
Purpose
1 These are the proverbs of Solomon. He was the son of David and the king of Israel.
2 Proverbs teach you wisdom and instruct you.
They help you understand wise sayings.
Proverbs 1:1-2
English Standard Version
Proverbs 1:1-2
English Standard Version
The Beginning of Knowledge
1 (A)The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:
2 To know wisdom and instruction,
to understand words of insight,
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