Proverbs 1:4-7
Legacy Standard Bible
4 To give (A)prudence to the [a](B)simple,
To the youth (C)knowledge and discretion;
5 Let the wise man hear and (D)increase in learning,
And a (E)man of understanding will acquire guidance,
6 To understand a proverb and an enigma,
The words of the wise and their (F)riddles.
7 (G)The fear of [b]Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge;
[c]Ignorant fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 1:4 Or naive
- Proverbs 1:7 The personal covenant name of God, a form of I AM WHO I AM, cf. Ex 3:14-15
- Proverbs 1:7 One who lacks wisdom due to negligence or carelessness; so in Prov
Proverbs 1:4-7
International Standard Version
4 for giving prudence to the naïve,
and knowledge and discretion to the young.
5 Let the wise listen and increase their[a] learning;
let the person of understanding receive guidance
6 in understanding proverbs, clever sayings,
words of the wise, and their riddles.
The Major Theme
7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and discipline.[b]
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 1:5 The Heb. lacks their
- Proverbs 1:7 Or instruction
Proverbs 2:3-6
Legacy Standard Bible
3 For if you call out for understanding,
Give your voice for discernment;
4 If you seek her as (A)silver
And search for her as for (B)hidden treasures;
5 Then you will understand the (C)fear of Yahweh
And find the knowledge of God.
6 For (D)Yahweh gives wisdom;
From His mouth come knowledge and discernment.
Proverbs 2:3-6
International Standard Version
3 if, indeed, you call out for insight
and raise your voice for understanding,
4 if you seek it like silver
and search for it like hidden treasure,
5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord
and learn to know God.
6 For the Lord gives wisdom,
and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:10-12
International Standard Version
10 For wisdom will enter your heart,
and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
11 Discretion[a] will protect you;
understanding will watch over you,
12 delivering you from the way of evil,
from men who speak perverse things,
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 2:11 Or Wise planning
Proverbs 8:9-12
Legacy Standard Bible
Proverbs 8:9-12
International Standard Version
9 Everything I say is sensible to someone who understands,
and correct to those who have acquired knowledge.
10 Grab hold of my instruction in lieu of money
and knowledge instead of the finest gold,
11 because wisdom is better than precious gems[a]
and nothing you desire can compare to it.”
The Way of Wisdom
12 “I, wisdom, am related to[b] prudence.
I know how to be discreet.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 8:11 Or rubies
- Proverbs 8:12 Lit. wisdom, live with
Proverbs 9:10
Legacy Standard Bible
10 The (A)fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverbs 9:10
International Standard Version
10 The fear of the Lord is where wisdom begins,
and knowing holiness[a] demonstrates understanding.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 9:10 Or knowing holy ones
Proverbs 10:14
Legacy Standard Bible
Proverbs 10:14
International Standard Version
14 Those who are wise store up knowledge,
but when the fool speaks,[a] destruction is near.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 10:14 Lit. but the mouth of the fool
Proverbs 11:9
Legacy Standard Bible
9 With his (A)mouth the godless man corrupts his neighbor,
But through knowledge the (B)righteous will be rescued.
Proverbs 11:9
International Standard Version
9 By what he says, the godless person can destroy his neighbor,
but through knowledge the righteous escape.
Proverbs 12:23
Legacy Standard Bible
23 A (A)prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
Proverbs 12:23
International Standard Version
23 A prudent man keeps what he knows to himself,[a]
but the hearts of fools shout forth their foolishness.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 12:23 The Heb. lacks to himself
Proverbs 14:6-7
Legacy Standard Bible
6 A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none,
But knowledge is easy to one who has understanding.
7 Leave the (A)presence of a fool,
As you have not known lips of knowledge there.
Proverbs 14:6-7
International Standard Version
6 A mocker seeks wisdom and finds[a] none,
but learning comes easily to someone who understands.
7 Stay away from a foolish man,
for you will not find competent advice.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 14:6 The Heb. lacks finds
Proverbs 14:18
Legacy Standard Bible
18 The simple inherit folly,
But the prudent are [a]crowned with knowledge.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 14:18 Lit surrounded
Proverbs 14:18
International Standard Version
18 The naïve inherit folly,
but the careful are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 15:2
Legacy Standard Bible
2 The (A)tongue of the wise makes knowledge look good,
But the (B)mouth of [a]fools pours forth [b]folly.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 15:2 One who fails in wisdom due to willful sin
- Proverbs 15:2 A lack of wisdom due to negligence or carelessness; the activity of an ignorant fool
Proverbs 15:2
International Standard Version
2 The wise speak, presenting[a] knowledge appropriately,
but fools spout foolishness.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 15:2 Lit. The tongues of the wise present
Proverbs 15:14
Legacy Standard Bible
14 The (A)heart of the one who has understanding seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
Proverbs 15:14
International Standard Version
14 A discerning mind seeks knowledge,
but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity.
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