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Proverbs 1:2-7 Parallel Bible Translations
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| 2 | for gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight, | To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, | for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight; | |
| 3 | and for receiving instruction in wise living and in righteousness, 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 impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young, | 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 | let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel | 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 | by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. | 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 the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. | 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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