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Proverbs 1:2-7 Parallel Bible Translations
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| 2 | To know wisdom and discipline, To understand the sayings 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 discipline that leads to insight, 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 give prudence to the simple, To the youth 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 | Let the wise man hear and increase in learning, And a man of understanding will acquire guidance, | 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 an enigma, The words of the wise and their riddles. | 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 Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; Ignorant 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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