Proverbs 1:5

New International Reader's Version

Let wise people listen and add to what they have learned. Let those who understand what is right get guidance.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 25:16

While the prophet was still speaking, the king spoke to him. He said, “Did I ask you for advice? Stop! If you don’t, you will be struck down.” So the prophet stopped. But then he said, “I know that God has decided to destroy you. That’s because you have worshiped other gods. You haven’t listened to my advice.”

Job 34:10

“So listen to me, you men who have understanding. God would never do what is evil. The Mighty One would never do what is wrong.

Job 34:16

“Job, if you have understanding, listen to me. Pay attention to what I’m saying.

Job 34:2

“Hear what I’m saying, you wise men. Listen to me, you who have learned so much.

Job 34:34

“You men who have understanding have spoken. You wise men who hear me have said to me,

Proverbs 12:1

Anyone who loves correction loves knowledge. Anyone who hates to be corrected is stupid.

Proverbs 14:6

Those who make fun of others look for wisdom and don’t find it. But knowledge comes easily to those who understand what is right.

Proverbs 18:15

Those whose hearts understand what is right get knowledge. That’s because the ears of those who are wise listen for it.

Proverbs 19:25

If you whip a person who makes fun of others, childish people will learn to be wise. If you warn those who already understand what is right, they will gain even more knowledge.

Proverbs 21:11

When you punish someone who makes fun of others, childish people get wise. By paying attention to wise people, the childish get knowledge.

Proverbs 8:33

Listen to my teaching and be wise. Don’t turn away from it.

Proverbs 9:8

Don’t warn those who make fun of others, or they will hate you. Warn those who are wise, and they will love you.

Proverbs 9:9

Teach a wise person, and they will become even wiser. Teach a person who does right, and they will learn even more.

Ecclesiastes 9:11

Here’s something else I’ve seen on this earth. Races aren’t always won by those who run fast. Battles aren’t always won by those who are strong. Wise people don’t always have plenty of food. Clever people aren’t always wealthy. Those who have learned a lot aren’t always successful. God controls the timing of every event. He also controls how things turn out.

1 Corinthians 10:15

I’m talking to people who are reasonable. Judge for yourselves what I say.

Deuteronomy 4:6

Be careful to keep them. That will show the nations how wise and understanding you are. They will hear about all these rules. They’ll say, “That great nation certainly has wise and understanding people.”