Proverbs 1:4-7
The Voice
4 These proverbs teach the naive how to become clever;
they instruct the young in how to grow in knowledge and live with discretion.
5 The wise will pay attention to these words and will grow in learning,
and the discerning will receive divine guidance,
6 And they will be able to interpret the meaning of a proverb and a puzzle,
the twists and turns in the words of the wise and their riddles.
A strategic translation decision has been made to respect the historical situation of this book. In its original context, Proverbs is practical wisdom passed down from parents (especially fathers, see chapters 1–9) to young men who are preparing to enter a life of adult responsibilities: family, business, community leadership, and so on. Because of this relational aspect, we have retained masculine references when appropriate and have used more inclusive language when that was the intention of the original author. It is our greatest hope that God will use this work to remind fathers of the profound place they have in nurturing, instructing, and guiding the next generation.
7 Let us begin. The worship of the Eternal One, the one True God, is the first step toward knowledge.
Fools, however, do not fear God and cannot stand wisdom or guidance.
Proverbs 2:3-6
The Voice
3 If you cry out to her for insight
and beg for understanding,
4 If you sift through the clamor of everything around you
to seek her like some precious prize,
to search for her like buried treasure;
5 Then you will grasp what it means to truly respect the Eternal,
and you will have discovered the knowledge of the one True God.
6 The Eternal is ready to share His wisdom with us,
for His words bring true knowledge and insight;
Proverbs 2:10-12
The Voice
10 Because wisdom will penetrate deep within
and knowledge will become a good friend to your soul.
11 Sound judgment will stand guard over you,
and understanding will watch over you as the Lord promised.
12 Wisdom will keep you from following the way of evildoers,
of those who twist words to pervert the truth,
Proverbs 8:9-12
The Voice
9 Each and every word is straight talk to perceptive people,
upright and honest to knowledge-seekers.
10 Accept my correction as being more valuable than your prized possession,
authentic knowledge more valuable than pure gold.
11 You see, no gem is more precious than Lady Wisdom—
your most extravagant desire doesn’t come close to her.
12 Lady Wisdom: I make my home with prudence;
I obtain knowledge and sound judgment.
Proverbs 9:10
The Voice
10 Reverence for the Eternal, the one True God, is the beginning of wisdom;
true knowledge of the Holy One is the start of understanding.
Proverbs 10:14
The Voice
14 The wise store up knowledge as a safeguard,
but the meaningless chatter of fools means that chaos is near.
Proverbs 11:9
The Voice
9 The words of the godless ruin those close to them,
but through insight the right-living are spared.
Proverbs 12:23
The Voice
23 A clever man is careful in revealing what he knows,
but a fool betrays his incompetence.
Proverbs 14:6-7
The Voice
6 Wisdom eludes mockers, though they seek it,
but insight comes quickly to those with understanding.
7 Walk away from the company of fools,
for you cannot find insight in their words.
Proverbs 14:18
The Voice
18 The naive are heirs to foolishness,
but the clever are honored with insight.
Proverbs 15:2
The Voice
2 The words of the wise extend knowledge,
but foolish people utter nonsense.
Proverbs 15:14
The Voice
14 Those who have understanding hearts hunger after knowledge,
but those with no understanding feast on foolishness.
Proverbs 18:15
The Voice
15 Clever people go after knowledge to obtain it,
and wise people attune their ears to hear it.
Proverbs 19:2
The Voice
2 Surely there’s no advantage for a person without knowledge,
and whoever moves too quickly misses the turn.
Proverbs 19:27
The Voice
27 My child, should you stop listening to instruction,
you will wander from the voice of knowledge.
Proverbs 22:12
The Voice
12 The Eternal keeps a watchful eye on those with knowledge,
but He subverts the words of the faithless.
Proverbs 23:12
The Voice
12 Develop a disciplined life.
Be attentive so you can be well informed.
Proverbs 24:3-5
The Voice
3 Wisdom is required to build a house;
understanding is necessary to make it secure.
4 Knowledge is needed to furnish all the rooms
and fill them with beautiful treasures.
5 A wise man possesses great strength,
and an intelligent man knows how to increase it;
Proverbs 28:2
The Voice
2 Where there is rebellion in a land,
there are many petty and contending rulers;
But where there is a wise and intelligent leader,
peace and order endure.
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