Proverbs 1:5 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 18955 That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels: See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17695 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; And a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition5 The wise also will hear and increase in learning, and the person of understanding will acquire skill and attain to sound counsel [so that he may be able to steer his course rightly]–[Prov. 9:9.] See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)5 That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels: See the chapterCommon English Bible5 The wise hear them and grow in wisdom; those with understanding gain guidance. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version5 By listening, the wise shall become wiser and the intelligent shall possess governments. See the chapter |
And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Have we made thee of the king's counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel.