Proverbs 1:2

In 11 translations

BSB

for gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight,

KJV

To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;

WEB

to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;

ASV

To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding;

LSV

For knowing wisdom and instruction, || For understanding sayings of intelligence,

YLT

For knowing wisdom and instruction, For understanding sayings of intelligence,

DBY

to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;

DRC

To know wisdom, and instruction:

GNV

To knowe wisdome, and instruction, to vnderstand ye wordes of knowledge,

JPS

To know wisdom and instruction; to comprehend the words of understanding;

LXXE

to know wisdom and instruction, and to perceive words of understanding;

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Original-language editions

WLC

לָדַ֣עַת חָכְמָ֣ה וּמוּסָ֑ר לְ֝הָבִ֗ין אִמְרֵ֥י בִינָֽה׃

LXX-Br

γνῶναι σοφίαν καὶ παιδείαν, νοῆσαί τε λόγους φρονήσεως,

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

• Proverbs 7:4Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call understanding your kinsman,
• Deuteronomy 4:5–6See, I have taught you statutes and ordinances just as the LORD my God has commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land that you are about to enter and possess. Observe them carefully, for this will show your…
• 1 Kings 3:9–12Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this…
• 2 Timothy 3:15–17From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction,…
• Proverbs 17:16Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
• Proverbs 16:16How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
• Proverbs 4:5–7Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them. Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you. Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may…
• Proverbs 8:5O simple ones, learn to be shrewd; O fools, gain understanding.

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