Proverbs 1:5-9
Legacy Standard Bible
5 Let the wise man hear and (A)increase in learning,
And a (B)man of understanding will acquire guidance,
6 To understand a proverb and an enigma,
The words of the wise and their (C)riddles.
7 (D)The fear of [a]Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge;
[b]Ignorant fools despise wisdom and discipline.
The Enticement of Sinners
8 (E)Hear, my son, your father’s discipline
And (F)do not abandon your mother’s [c]instruction;
9 For they are a (G)garland of grace for your head
And [d](H)ornaments about your neck.
Notas al pie
- 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 1:8 Or law
- Proverbs 1:9 Lit necklaces
Proverbs 1:5-9
International Standard Version
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]
The Minor Theme
8 My son, listen to your father’s instruction,
and do not let go of your mother’s teaching.
9 They will be a graceful wreath for your head
and a chain for your neck.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 1:5 The Heb. lacks their
- Proverbs 1:7 Or instruction
Proverbs 1:23
Legacy Standard Bible
23 Turn to my reproof,
Behold, I will (A)pour out my spirit on you;
I will make my words known to you.
Proverbs 1:23
International Standard Version
23 Return to my correction!
Look, I will pour out my spirit on you,
and I will make my words known to you.
Proverbs 2:1-6
Legacy Standard Bible
Yahweh Gives Wisdom
2 My son, if you will (A)receive my words
And (B)treasure my commandments within you,
2 (C)To make your ear pay attention to wisdom,
Incline your heart to discernment;
3 For if you call out for understanding,
Give your voice for discernment;
4 If you seek her as (D)silver
And search for her as for (E)hidden treasures;
5 Then you will understand the (F)fear of Yahweh
And find the knowledge of God.
6 For (G)Yahweh gives wisdom;
From His mouth come knowledge and discernment.
Proverbs 2:1-6
International Standard Version
The Benefits of Embracing Wisdom
2 My son, if you accept my words,
and treasure my instructions[a]—
2 making your ear attentive to wisdom,
and turning your heart to understanding—
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.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 2:1 Lit. instructions within you
Proverbs 11:2
Legacy Standard Bible
2 When (A)arrogance comes, then comes disgrace,
But with the meek is wisdom.
Proverbs 11:2
International Standard Version
2 When pride appears, disgrace accompanies it,
but humility is present with wisdom.
Proverbs 12:15
Legacy Standard Bible
15 The (A)way of an ignorant fool is right in his own eyes,
But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
Proverbs 12:15
International Standard Version
15 The lifestyle of the fool is right in his own opinion,
but wise is the man who listens to advice.
Proverbs 13:1
Legacy Standard Bible
Proverbs 13:1
International Standard Version
Who is a Wise Son?
13 A wise son heeds[a] a father’s correction,
but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 13:1 The Heb. lacks heeds
Proverbs 13:10
Legacy Standard Bible
10 With arrogance [a]comes only quarreling,
But with those who receive counsel is wisdom.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 13:10 Lit gives
Proverbs 13:10
International Standard Version
10 Arrogance only brings quarreling,
but those receiving advice are wise.
Proverbs 13:20
Legacy Standard Bible
20 (A)He who walks with the wise will be wise,
But the friend of fools will suffer harm.
Proverbs 13:20
International Standard Version
20 Whoever keeps company with the wise becomes wise,
but the companion of fools suffers harm.
Proverbs 14:6-8
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.
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way,
But (B)the folly of fools is deceit.
Proverbs 14:6-8
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.
8 The wisdom of the prudent helps him know how to live,
but a fool’s stupidity deceives him.
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 14:29
Legacy Standard Bible
29 He who is (A)slow to anger has great discernment,
But he who is [a]quick-tempered raises up folly.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 14:29 Lit short of spirit
Proverbs 14:29
International Standard Version
29 Being slow to get angry compares to great understanding
as being quick-tempered compares to stupidity.
Proverbs 14:33
Legacy Standard Bible
33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding,
But in the midst of fools it is merely made known.
Proverbs 14:33
International Standard Version
33 Wisdom is at rest in the mind of the discerning—
even fools know this.[a]
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 14:33 So MT; LXX reads but in the heart of fools it is not discerned
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