Proverbs 1:2 - Tree of Life Version

² to acquire wisdom and discipline, to understand the 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,

Proverbs 1:2 Cross References

Proverbs 15:33

The fear of Adonai is the discipline of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver.

Proverbs 17:16

Of what use is money in the hand of a fool since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom?

Proverbs 19:20

Listen to advice and accept instruction, so that in the end you may be wise.

Proverbs 2:9

Then you will discern what is right and just and fair—every good path.

Proverbs 4:1

Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction. Pay attention, to gain understanding.

Proverbs 7:4

Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call understanding your relative.

Proverbs 8:33

Heed discipline and be wise, and do not neglect it.

Proverbs 8:5

O naïve ones, learn prudence! Fools, gain understanding!