Proverbs 1:2-7 Parallel Bible Translations

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	SEP Brenton Septuagint Translation	ESV English Standard Version	NIV New International Version
2	to know wisdom and instruction, and to perceive 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 also hard saying, and to understand true justice, and how to direct judgement;	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	that he might give subtlety to the simple, and to the young man discernment and understanding.	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	For by the hearing of these a wise man will be wiser, and man of understanding will gain direction;	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	and will understand a parable, and a dark speech; the saying of the wise also, and 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 the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; and there is good understanding to all that practise it: and piety toward God is the beginning of discernment; but the ungodly will set at nought 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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