Proverbs 1:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

If you are already wise, you will become even wiser. And if you are clever, you will learn to understand

Cross References

2 Chronicles 25:16

But before the prophet finished speaking, Amaziah interrupted and said, “You're not one of my advisers! Don't say another word, or I'll have you killed.” The prophet stopped. But then he added, “First you sinned and now you've ignored my warning. It's clear that God has decided to punish you!”

Job 34:10

If any of you are clever, you will listen and learn that God All-Powerful does what is right.

Job 34:16

So be wise and listen!

Job 34:2

You men think you are wise, but just listen to me!

Job 34:34

Job, anyone with good sense can easily see

Proverbs 12:1

To accept correction is wise, to reject it is stupid.

Proverbs 14:6

Make fun of wisdom, and you will never find it. But if you have understanding, knowledge comes easily.

Proverbs 18:15

Everyone with good sense wants to learn.

Proverbs 19:25

Stupid fools learn good sense by seeing others punished; a sensible person learns by being corrected.

Proverbs 21:11

An ignorant fool learns by seeing others punished; a sensible person learns by being instructed.

Proverbs 8:33

Listen carefully to my instructions, and you will be wise.

Proverbs 9:8

Any boaster you correct will only hate you. But if you correct someone who has common sense, you will be loved.

Proverbs 9:9

If you have good sense, instruction will help you to have even better sense. And if you live right, education will help you to know even more.

Ecclesiastes 9:11

Here is something else I have learnt: The fastest runners and the greatest heroes don't always win races and battles. Wisdom, intelligence, and skill don't always make you healthy, rich, or popular. We each have our share of bad luck.

1 Corinthians 10:15

I am speaking to you as people who have enough sense to know what I am talking about.