Proverbs 1:5-9
World English Bible
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 1:5-9
New American Standard Bible
5 A wise person will hear and (A)increase in learning,
And a (B)person of understanding will acquire wise counsel,
6 To understand a proverb and a saying,
The words of the wise and their (C)riddles.
7 (D)The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
The Enticement of Sinners
8 (E)Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction,
And (F)do not ignore your mother’s teaching;
9 For they are a (G)graceful wreath for your head
And (H)necklaces for your neck.
Proverbs 1:23
World English Bible
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 1:23
New American Standard Bible
23 Turn to my rebuke,
Behold, I will (A)pour out my spirit on you;
I will make my words known to you.
Proverbs 2:1-6
World English Bible
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 2:1-6
New American Standard Bible
The Pursuit of Wisdom Brings Security
2 My son, if you will (A)receive my words
And (B)treasure my commandments within you,
2 (C)Make your ear attentive to wisdom;
Incline your heart to understanding.
3 For if you cry out for insight,
And [a]raise your voice for understanding;
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 the Lord,
And discover the knowledge of God.
6 For (G)the Lord gives wisdom;
From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 2:3 Lit give
Proverbs 11:2
World English Bible
2 When pride comes, then comes shame,
but with humility comes wisdom.
Proverbs 11:2
New American Standard Bible
2 When (A)pride comes, then comes dishonor;
But with the humble there is wisdom.
Proverbs 12:15
World English Bible
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but he who is wise listens to counsel.
Proverbs 12:15
New American Standard Bible
15 The (A)way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But a person who listens to advice is wise.
Proverbs 13:1
World English Bible
13 A wise son listens to his father’s instruction,
but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:1
New American Standard Bible
Contrast of the Upright and the Wicked
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Proverbs 13:10
World English Bible
10 Pride only breeds quarrels,
but wisdom is with people who take advice.
Proverbs 13:10
New American Standard Bible
10 Through overconfidence [a]comes nothing but strife,
But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:10 Lit gives
Proverbs 13:20
World English Bible
20 One who walks with wise men grows wise,
but a companion of fools suffers harm.
Proverbs 13:20
New American Standard Bible
20 (A)One who walks with wise people will be wise,
But a companion of fools will suffer harm.
Proverbs 14:6-8
World English Bible
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 14:6-8
New American Standard Bible
6 A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none,
But knowledge is easy for one who has understanding.
7 Leave the (A)presence of a fool,
Or you will not [a]discern [b]words of knowledge.
8 The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But (B)the foolishness of fools is deceit.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:7 Lit know
- Proverbs 14:7 Lit lips
Proverbs 14:18
World English Bible
18 The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:18
New American Standard Bible
18 The naive inherit foolishness,
But the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:29
World English Bible
29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding,
but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
Proverbs 14:29
New American Standard Bible
29 One who is (A)slow to anger has great understanding;
But one who is [a]quick-tempered exalts foolishness.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:29 Lit short of spirit
Proverbs 14:33
World English Bible
33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding,
and is even made known in the inward part of fools.
Proverbs 14:33
New American Standard Bible
33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding,
But among fools it is made known.
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