Proverbs 1:5

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Even the wise could become wiser by listening to these proverbs. They will gain understanding and learn to solve difficult problems.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:1

Whoever loves discipline loves to learn; whoever hates to be corrected is stupid.

Proverbs 9:9

Teach the wise, and they will become wiser. Instruct those who live right, and they will gain more knowledge.

1 Corinthians 10:15

You are intelligent people. Judge for yourselves the truth of what I say now.

Job 34:16

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

Job 34:10

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

Job 34:34

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

2 Chronicles 25:16

When the prophet spoke, Amaziah said to the prophet, “We never made you an advisor to the king. Be quiet! If you don’t be quiet, you will be killed.” The prophet became quiet, but then said, “God has decided to destroy you because you did this and didn’t listen to my advice.”

Proverbs 14:6

Anyone who makes fun of wisdom will never find it, but knowledge comes easily to those who understand its value.

Ecclesiastes 9:11

I also saw other things in this life that were not fair. The fastest runner does not always win the race; the strongest soldier does not always win the battle; wise people don’t always get the food; smart people don’t always get the wealth; educated people don’t always get the praise they deserve. When the time comes, bad things can happen to anyone!

Deuteronomy 4:6

Obey these laws carefully. This will show the people of the other nations that you are wise and sensible. They will hear about these laws and say, ‘Truly, the people of this great nation are wise and sensible.’

Job 34:2

“Listen to what I say, you wise men. Pay attention, you who know so much.

Proverbs 8:33

Listen to my teaching and be wise; don’t ignore what I say.

Proverbs 9:8

Don’t correct such people, or they will hate you. But correct those who are wise, and they will love you.

Proverbs 18:15

Wise people want to learn more, so they listen closely to gain knowledge.

Proverbs 19:25

Punish a rude, arrogant person, and even slow learners will become wiser. But just a little correction is enough to teach a person who has understanding.

Proverbs 21:11

When you punish a proud person who laughs at what is right, even fools will learn something. But a little instruction is enough for the wise to learn what they should.