Proverbs 1:5

New Living Translation

Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser. Let those with understanding receive guidance

Cross References

2 Chronicles 25:16

But the king interrupted him and said, “Since when have I made you the king’s counselor? Be quiet now before I have you killed!” So the prophet stopped with this warning: “I know that God has determined to destroy you because you have done this and have refused to accept my counsel.”

Job 34:10

“Listen to me, you who have understanding. Everyone knows that God doesn’t sin! The Almighty can do no wrong.

Job 34:16

“Now listen to me if you are wise. Pay attention to what I say.

Job 34:2

“Listen to me, you wise men. Pay attention, you who have knowledge.

Job 34:34

After all, bright people will tell me, and wise people will hear me say,

Proverbs 12:1

To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.

Proverbs 14:6

A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.

Proverbs 18:15

Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge.

Proverbs 19:25

If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded will learn a lesson; if you correct the wise, they will be all the wiser.

Proverbs 21:11

If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded become wise; if you instruct the wise, they will be all the wiser.

Proverbs 8:33

Listen to my instruction and be wise. Don’t ignore it.

Proverbs 9:8

So don’t bother correcting mockers; they will only hate you. But correct the wise, and they will love you.

Proverbs 9:9

Instruct the wise, and they will be even wiser. Teach the righteous, and they will learn even more.

Ecclesiastes 9:11

I have observed something else under the sun. The fastest runner doesn’t always win the race, and the strongest warrior doesn’t always win the battle. The wise sometimes go hungry, and the skillful are not necessarily wealthy. And those who are educated don’t always lead successful lives. It is all decided by chance, by being in the right place at the right time.

1 Corinthians 10:15

You are reasonable people. Decide for yourselves if what I am saying is true.

Deuteronomy 4:6

Obey them completely, and you will display your wisdom and intelligence among the surrounding nations. When they hear all these decrees, they will exclaim, ‘How wise and prudent are the people of this great nation!’