Proverbs 1:2

Good News Translation

Here are proverbs that will help you recognize wisdom and good advice, and understand sayings with deep meaning.

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Reverence for the Lord is an education in itself. You must be humble before you can ever receive honors.

It is better—much better—to have wisdom and knowledge than gold and silver.

It does a fool no good to spend money on an education, because he has no common sense.

If you listen to advice and are willing to learn, one day you will be wise.

If you listen to me, you will know what is right, just, and fair. You will know what you should do.

My children, listen to what your father teaches you. Pay attention, and you will have understanding.

Treat wisdom as your sister, and insight as your closest friend.

Listen to what you are taught. Be wise; do not neglect it.

Are you immature? Learn to be mature. Are you foolish? Learn to have sense.