Proverbs 1:4-7
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4 to give prudence to the simple,
knowledge and discretion to the young man:
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.
Footnotes
- 1:7 “Yahweh” is God’s proper Name, sometimes rendered “LORD” (all caps) in other translations.
Proverbs 1:4-7
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4 to teach shrewdness to the simple,
knowledge and prudence to the young—(A)
5 let the wise, too, hear and gain in learning
and the discerning acquire skill,(B)
6 to understand a proverb and a figure,
the words of the wise and their riddles.
7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and instruction.(C)
Proverbs 2:3-6
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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 2:3-6
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3 if you indeed cry out for insight
and raise your voice for understanding,
4 if you seek it like silver
and search for it as for hidden treasures—(A)
5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord
and find the knowledge of God.(B)
6 For the Lord gives wisdom;
from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;(C)
Proverbs 2:10-12
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10 For wisdom will enter into your heart.
Knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
11 Discretion will watch over you.
Understanding will keep you,
12 to deliver you from the way of evil,
from the men who speak perverse things,
Proverbs 2:10-12
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10 for wisdom will come into your heart,
and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul;
11 prudence will watch over you,
and understanding will guard you.
12 It will save you from the way of evil,
from those who speak perversely,
Proverbs 8:9-12
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9 They are all plain to him who understands,
right to those who find knowledge.
10 Receive my instruction rather than silver,
knowledge rather than choice gold.
11 For wisdom is better than rubies.
All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it.
12 “I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling.
Find out knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 8:9-12
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9 They are all straight to one who understands
and right to those who find knowledge.(A)
10 Take my instruction instead of silver
and knowledge rather than choice gold,(B)
11 for wisdom is better than jewels,
and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.(C)
12 I, wisdom, live with prudence,
and I attain knowledge and discretion.(D)
Proverbs 9:10
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10 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom.
The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverbs 9:10
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10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.(A)
Proverbs 10:14
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14 Wise men lay up knowledge,
but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.
Proverbs 10:14
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14 The wise lay up knowledge,
but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.
Proverbs 11:9
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9 With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor,
but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.
Proverbs 11:9
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9 With their mouths the godless would destroy their neighbors,
but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.
Proverbs 12:23
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23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge,
but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23
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Footnotes
- 12.23 Heb the heart of fools
Proverbs 14:6-7
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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.
Proverbs 14:6-7
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6 A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain,
but knowledge is easy for one who understands.
7 Leave the presence of a fool,
for there you do not find words of knowledge.
Proverbs 14:18
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18 The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:18
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Footnotes
- 14.18 Or inherit
Proverbs 15:2
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2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,
but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
Proverbs 15:2
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2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,
but the mouths of fools pour out folly.(A)
Proverbs 15:14
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14 The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge,
but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
Proverbs 15:14
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14 The mind of one who has understanding seeks knowledge,
but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
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