Proverbs 1:5

Easy To Read Version

Even wise people should listen to these words. They will learn more and become even wiser. And people who are skilled at solving problems will gain even more understanding.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:1

If a person wants to be wise, then he is not angry if someone tells him when he does wrong. The person who hates to be told that he is wrong is stupid.

Proverbs 9:9

If you teach a wise man, then he will become wiser. If you teach a good man, then he will learn more.

1 Corinthians 10:15

I am speaking to you like you are intelligent people; judge for yourselves what I say.

Job 34:16

“If you men are wise,\par then you will listen to what I say.\par

Job 34:10

“You men can understand,\par so listen to me.\par God would never do what is evil!\par God All-Powerful would never do wrong!\par

Job 34:34

A wise person would listen to me.\par A wise person would say,\par

2 Chronicles 25:16

When the prophet spoke, Amaziah said to the prophet, “We never made you an adviser to the king! Be quiet! If you don’t be quiet, you will be killed.” The prophet became quiet, but then said, “God really has decided to destroy you. Why? Because you did those bad things and didn’t listen to my advice.”

Proverbs 14:6

People who make fun of God might look for wisdom, but they will never find it. \{People who believe God\} are truly wise. Knowledge comes easy to them.

Ecclesiastes 9:11

I also saw other things in this life {\cf2\super [36]} that were not fair: The fastest runner does not always win the race; the strongest army does not always win the battle; the wisest man does not always get the food he earns; the smartest man does not always get the wealth; and an educated person does not always get the praise he deserves. When the time comes, bad things happen to everyone!

Deuteronomy 4:6

Obey these laws carefully. This will show the people of the other nations that you are wise and understanding. The people of those nations will hear about these laws. Then they will say, ‘Truly, the people of this great nation (Israel) are wise and understanding.’

Job 34:2

“Listen to the things I say,\par you wise men.\par Pay attention to me,\par you smart men.\par

Proverbs 8:33

Listen to my teachings and become wise.\par Don’t refuse to listen.\par

Proverbs 9:8

So, if a man thinks that he is better than other people, don’t tell him that he is wrong. He will hate you for it. But if you try to help a wise man then he will respect you.

Proverbs 18:15

The wise person always wants to learn more. That person listens closely for more wisdom.

Proverbs 19:25

Some people show no respect for anything—those foolish people must be punished and forced to learn their lesson. But for a wise person, it’s enough just to tell them that they did wrong.

Proverbs 21:11

Punish the person who makes fun of God and foolish people will learn a lesson. They will become wise. And then they will gain more and more knowledge.