Proverbs 1:5

The Passion Translation

For the wise, these proverbs will make you even wiser, and for those with discernment, you will be able to acquire brilliant strategies for leadership.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:1

To learn the truth you must long to be teachable, or you can despise correction and remain ignorant.

Proverbs 14:6

The intellectually arrogant seek for wisdom, but they never seem to discover what they claim they’re looking for. For revelation-knowledge flows to the one who hungers for understanding.

Proverbs 18:15

The spiritually hungry are always ready to learn more, for their hearts are eager to discover new truths.

Proverbs 19:25

If you punish the insolent who don’t know any better, they will learn not to mock. But if you correct a wise man, he will grow even wiser.

Proverbs 21:11

Senseless people learn their lessons the hard way, but the wise are teachable.

Proverbs 8:33

Listen to my counsel, for my instruction will enlighten you. You’ll be wise not to ignore it.

Proverbs 9:8

So don’t even bother to correct a mocker, for he’ll only hate you for it. But go ahead and correct the wise; they’ll love you even more.

Proverbs 9:9

Teach a wise man what is right and he’ll grow even wiser. Instruct the lovers of God and they’ll learn even more.

1 Corinthians 10:15

I know I am writing to thoughtful people, so carefully consider what I say.