Proverbs 1:2
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©HebrewStrong'sOrigin
To knowלָדַ֣עַת
(la·da·'at)
3045: to knowa prim. root
wisdomחָכְמָ֣ה
(cha·che·mah)
2451: wisdomfrom chakam
and instruction,וּמוּסָ֑ר
(u·mu·sar;)
4148: discipline, chastening, correctionfrom yasar
To discernלְ֝הָבִ֗ין
(le·ha·vin)
995: to discerna prim. root
the sayingsאִמְרֵ֥י
(im·rei)
561: speech, wordfrom amar
of understanding,בִינָֽה׃
(vi·nah.)
998: an understandingfrom bin


















KJV Lexicon
To know
yada`  (yaw-dah')
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially
wisdom
chokmah  (khok-maw')
wisdom (in a good sense) -- skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit.
and instruction
muwcar  (moo-sawr')
chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint -- bond, chastening (-eth), chastisement, check, correction, discipline, doctrine, instruction, rebuke.
to perceive
biyn  (bene)
to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
the words
'emer  (ay'-mer)
something said -- answer, appointed unto him, saying, speech, word.
of understanding
biynah  (bee-naw')
understanding -- knowledge, meaning, perfectly, understanding, wisdom.
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
To know wisdom and instruction, To discern the sayings of understanding,

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

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For learning what wisdom and discipline are; for understanding insightful sayings;

International Standard Version
These proverbs are for gaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight;

NET Bible
To learn wisdom and moral instruction, and to discern wise counsel.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
To know wisdom and instruction and to notice the words of intelligence;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
to grasp wisdom and discipline, to understand deep thoughts,

King James 2000 Bible
To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
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