Proverbs 1:2-7 Parallel Bible Translations

Proverbs 1:2-7 ▼
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GENEVA
Geneva Bible of 1587
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English Standard Version
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2 To knowe wisdome, and instruction, to vnderstand ye wordes of knowledge, To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight;
3 To receiue instruction to do wisely, by iustice and 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 giue vnto the simple, sharpenesse of wit, and to the childe 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 A wise man shall heare and increase in learning, and a man of vnderstanding shall attayne vnto wise 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 vnderstand a parable, & the interpretation, the wordes of ye wise, and their darke 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 feare of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fooles despise wisedome 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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