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Proverbs 1:2-7 Parallel Bible Translations
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| 2 | To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding; | To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, | for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight; | |
| 3 | To receive instruction in wise dealing, In righteousness and justice and equity; | to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; | for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair; | |
| 4 | To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion: | to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth— | for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young— | |
| 5 | That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels: | Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance, | let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance— | |
| 6 | To understand a proverb, and a figure, The words of the wise, and their dark sayings. | to understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles. | for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. | |
| 7 | The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction. | The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. | The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. | |
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