Proverbs 1:1-9 Parallel Bible Translations

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1 The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel: The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:
2 to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the 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 instruction in wise dealing, 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 give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man— 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 that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound 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 to understand a proverb and parables, the words 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 Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise 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.
8 My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching; Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching, Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
9 for they will be a garland to grace your head, and chains around your neck. for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck. They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck.
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