Proverbs 1:4 The Hebrew word rendered simple in Proverbs denotes a person who is gullible, without moral direction and inclined to evil. Proverbs 1:6 Or understanding a proverb, namely, a parable, / and the sayings of the wise, their riddles

1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; 2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; 3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; 4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.

The Beginning of Knowledge - The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: To know wisdom and instruction, To perceive the words of understanding, To receive the instruction of wisdom, ...

1 These are the proverbs of Solomon, David’s son, king of Israel. 2 Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline, to help them understand the insights of the wise.

1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; 2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; 3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;

1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: Read full chapter. Cross references. Proverbs 1:1: Mt 13:3; Proverbs 1:1: 1Ki 4:29-34; Proverbs 1:1: Pr 10:1; 25:1; Ecc 1:1; Proverbs 1:1 in all English translations. Psalm 150. Proverbs 2. New International Version (NIV) Holy ...

1 These are the proverbs of Solomon, the son of David and king of Israel. 2 They will help you learn to be wise, to accept correction, and to understand wise sayings. 3 They will teach you to develop your mind in the right way.

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Proverbs 1:7 tn The noun רֵאשִׁית (reʾshit) has a two-fold range of meaning (BDB 912 s.v.): (1) “beginning” = first step in a course of action (e.g., Ps 111:10; Prov 17:14; Mic 1:13) or (2) “chief thing” as the principal aspect of something (e.g., Prov 4:7).

The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: Prologue - That men may know wisdom and instruction, understand words of insight, receive instruction in wise dealing, righteousness, justice, and ...