Proverbs 1:2 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

² For learning about wisdom and instruction, for understanding words of insight,

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

² To know wisdom and instruction; To perceive the words of understanding;

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

² That people may know skillful and godly Wisdom and instruction, discern and comprehend the words of understanding and insight,

American Standard Version (1901)

² To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding;

Common English Bible

² Their purpose is to teach wisdom and discipline, to help one understand wise sayings.

Catholic Public Domain Version

² in order to know wisdom and discipline,

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

² To know wisdom, and instruction:

Proverbs 1:2 Cross References

Proverbs 15:33

The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility goes before honor.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

Proverbs 17:16

Why should fools have a price in hand to buy wisdom when they have no mind to learn?

Proverbs 19:20

Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom for the future.

Proverbs 2:9

Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path,

Proverbs 4:1

Listen, children, to a father’s instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight,

Proverbs 7:4

Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call insight your intimate friend,

Proverbs 8:33

Hear instruction and be wise, and do not neglect it.

Proverbs 8:5

O simple ones, learn prudence; acquire intelligence, you who lack it.