Proverbs 1:2-7 Parallel Bible Translations

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Bishops' Bible of 1568
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2 To learne wisdome and instruction, & to perceaue the wordes of vnderstandyng, To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight;
3 To receaue the instruction of wisdome, iustice, iudgement, and equitie: 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 geue wyt vnto the simple, and that the young men myght haue knowledge and vnderstandyng. 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 The wise man wyll geue eare, and wyll come by more wisdome, and he that is endued with vnderstanding shal attayne vnto wise counsayles. 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 vnderstande a parable, and the interpretation therof, the wordes of the wise, and their darke speaches. 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 feare of the Lorde is the begynnyng of knowledge: but fooles dispise wisdome 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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