Proverbs 1:4-7
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That prudence (good judgment, astute common sense) may be given to the naive or inexperienced [who are easily misled],
And knowledge and discretion (intelligent discernment) to the youth,
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The wise will hear and increase their learning,
And the person of understanding will acquire wise counsel and the skill [to steer his course wisely and lead others to the truth],(A)
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To understand a proverb and a figure [of speech] or an enigma with its interpretation,
And the words of the wise and their riddles [that require reflection].
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The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence];
But arrogant [a]fools despise [skillful and godly] wisdom and instruction and self-discipline.(B)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 1:7 In Proverbs various kinds of fools are discussed including those who are closed-minded, over-confident, and reject instruction and correction—the unteachable; those who lack spiritual insight—the spiritually blind; and those who are flippant, hardened, and who deliberately choose to reject God and wisdom—the arrogant.
Proverbs 2:3-6
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Yes, if you cry out for insight,
And lift up your voice for understanding;
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If you seek skillful and godly wisdom as you would silver
And search for her as you would hidden treasures;
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Then you will understand the [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome]
And discover the knowledge of God.(A)
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For the Lord gives [skillful and godly] wisdom;
From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:10-12
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For [skillful and godly] wisdom will enter your heart
And knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
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Discretion will watch over you,
Understanding and discernment will guard you,
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To keep you from the way of evil and the evil man,
From the man who speaks perverse things;
Proverbs 8:9-12
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“They are all straightforward to him who understands [with an open and willing mind],
And right to those who find knowledge and live by it.
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“Take my instruction rather than [seeking] silver,
And take knowledge rather than choicest gold,
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“For wisdom is better than rubies;
And all desirable things cannot compare with her.(A)
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“I, [godly] wisdom, reside with prudence [good judgment, moral courage and astute common sense],
And I find knowledge and discretion.(B)
Proverbs 9:10
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The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of wisdom [its starting point and its essence],
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding and spiritual insight.
Proverbs 10:14
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Wise men store up and treasure knowledge [in mind and heart],
But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.
Proverbs 11:9
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With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor,
But through knowledge and discernment the righteous will be rescued.
Proverbs 12:23
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A shrewd man is reluctant to display his knowledge [until the proper time],
But the heart of [over-confident] fools proclaims foolishness.(A)
Proverbs 14:6-7
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A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none [for his ears are closed to wisdom],
But knowledge is easy for one who understands [because he is willing to learn].
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Leave the presence of a [shortsighted] fool,
For you will not find knowledge or hear godly wisdom from his lips.
Proverbs 14:18
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The naive [are unsophisticated and easy to exploit and] inherit foolishness,
But the sensible [are thoughtful and far-sighted and] are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 15:2
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The tongue of the wise speaks knowledge that is pleasing and acceptable,
But the [babbling] mouth of fools spouts folly.
Proverbs 15:14
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The mind of the intelligent and discerning seeks knowledge and eagerly inquires after it,
But the mouth of the [stubborn] fool feeds on foolishness.(A)
Proverbs 18:15
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The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 19:2
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Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge,
And he who hurries with his feet [acting impulsively and proceeding without caution or analyzing the consequences] sins (misses the mark).
Proverbs 19:27
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Cease listening, my son, to instruction and discipline
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 22:12
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The eyes of the Lord keep guard over knowledge and the one who has it,
But He overthrows the words of the treacherous.
Proverbs 23:12
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Apply your heart to discipline
And your ears to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 24:3-5
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Through [skillful and godly] wisdom a house [a life, a home, a family] is built,
And by understanding it is established [on a sound and good foundation],
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And by knowledge its rooms are filled
With all precious and pleasant riches.
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A wise man is strong,
And a man of knowledge strengthens his power;(A)
Proverbs 28:2
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When a land does wrong, it has many princes,
But when the ruler is a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability endures.
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