Proverbs 1:5

Modern English Version

a wise man will hear and increase in learning, and a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel,

Cross References

2 Chronicles 25:16

But while the prophet was speaking, the king said, “Have we made you a counselor to the king? Stop! Why should you be struck down?” The prophet refrained, but he said, “I know that God has determined to destroy you because you have done this and not heeded my advice.”

Job 34:10

“Therefore listen to me, you men of understanding: Far be it from God that He should do wickedness, and from the Almighty that He should commit iniquity.

Job 34:16

“If now you have understanding, hear this; listen to the voice of my words:

Job 34:2

“Hear my words, O you wise men; and give ear unto me, you that have knowledge.

Job 34:34

“Let men of understanding say to me, wise men who listen to me:

Proverbs 12:1

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.

Proverbs 14:6

A scoffer seeks wisdom, and does not find it, but knowledge comes easily to him who is discerning.

Proverbs 18:15

The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

Proverbs 19:25

Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn what is prudent; reprove one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

Proverbs 21:11

When a mocker is punished, the simple becomes wise; when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

Proverbs 8:33

Listen to instruction and be wise, and do not neglect it.

Proverbs 9:8

Do not reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you; reprove a wise man, and he will love you.

Proverbs 9:9

Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.

Ecclesiastes 9:11

Again I observed under the sun that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to the intelligent, nor favor to the skillful; but time and chance happen to them all.

1 Corinthians 10:15

I speak as to wise men. Judge for yourselves what I say.

Deuteronomy 4:6

Therefore, keep and do them, for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations which shall hear all these statutes, and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”