Proverbs 1:5

New King James Version

A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,

Cross References

2 Chronicles 25:16

So it was, as he talked with him, that the king said to him, “Have we made you the king’s counselor? Cease! Why should you be killed?” Then the prophet ceased, and said, “I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this and have not heeded my advice.”

Job 34:10

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

Job 34:16

“If you have understanding, hear this; Listen to the sound of my words:

Job 34:2

“Hear my words, you wise men; Give ear to me, you who have knowledge.

Job 34:34

“Men of understanding say to me, Wise men who listen to me:

Proverbs 12:1

Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid.

Proverbs 14:6

A scoffer seeks wisdom and does not find it, But knowledge is easy to him who understands.

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 become wary; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.

Proverbs 21:11

When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

Proverbs 8:33

Hear instruction and be wise, And do not disdain it.

Proverbs 9:8

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

Proverbs 9:9

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

Ecclesiastes 9:11

I returned and saw 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 men of understanding, Nor favor to men of skill; 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 be careful to observe them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples who will hear all these statutes, and say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.’