Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
These proverbs are for gaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight;
New American Standard Bible
To discern the sayings of
King James Version
To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
Holman Bible
for understanding insightful sayings;
A Conservative Version
to know wisdom and instruction, to discern the words of understanding,
American Standard Version
To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding;
Amplified
To know [skillful and godly] wisdom and instruction;
To discern and comprehend the words of understanding and insight,
Bible in Basic English
To have knowledge of wise teaching; to be clear about the words of reason:
Darby Translation
to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;
Julia Smith Translation
To know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;
King James 2000
To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
Lexham Expanded Bible
To know wisdom and instruction, to understand sayings of understanding,
Modern King James verseion
to know wisdom and instruction; to recognize the words of understanding;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
To learn wisdom, instruction, understanding, prudence,
NET Bible
To learn wisdom and moral instruction, and to discern wise counsel.
New Heart English Bible
to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;
The Emphasized Bible
For the knowledge of wisdom and correction, for discerning the sayings of intelligence;
Webster
To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
World English Bible
to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;
Youngs Literal Translation
For knowing wisdom and instruction, For understanding sayings of intelligence,
Themes
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 1:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Phrases
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:5-6
See! I taught you the statutes and the ordinances, just as the LORD God commanded. Therefore, observe them when you enter the land you are about to possess.
1 Kings 3:9-12
So give your servant an understanding mind to govern your people, so I can discern between good and evil. Otherwise, how will I be able to govern this great people of yours?"
Proverbs 4:5-7
Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget or turn aside from the words of my mouth!
Proverbs 7:4
Say to wisdom, "You're my sister!" and call understanding your close relative,
Proverbs 8:5
Understand prudence, you naive people; and gain an understanding heart, you foolish ones.
Proverbs 16:16
How much better than gaining gold is the acquisition of wisdom, the attainment of wisdom better than silver!
Proverbs 17:16
What is this? A fool has enough money to buy wisdom, but is senseless?
2 Timothy 3:15-17
From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures that are able to give you the wisdom you need for salvation through faith in the Messiah Jesus.