Cross References

Proverbs 1:2

New English Translation

To learn wisdom and moral instruction, and to discern wise counsel.

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The fear of the Lord provides wise instruction, and before honor comes humility.

How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.

Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom?

Listen to advice and receive discipline, that you may become wise by the end of your life.

Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity – every good way.

Listen, children, to a father’s instruction, and pay attention so that you may gain discernment.

Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call understanding a close relative,

Listen to my instruction so that you may be wise, and do not neglect it.

You who are naive, discern wisdom! And you fools, understand discernment!