Proverbs 1:2 - Easy To Read Version

² These words are written so that people can be wise and know the right things to do. These words will help people understand wise teachings.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

² To know wisdom and instruction; To perceive the words of understanding;

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

² That people may know skillful and godly Wisdom and instruction, discern and comprehend the words of understanding and insight,

American Standard Version (1901)

² To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding;

Common English Bible

² Their purpose is to teach wisdom and discipline, to help one understand wise sayings.

Catholic Public Domain Version

² in order to know wisdom and discipline,

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

² To know wisdom, and instruction:

Proverbs 1:2 Tagairtí Cros

Proverbs 16:16

Wisdom is worth much more than gold. Understanding is worth much more than silver.

Proverbs 17:16

If a foolish person has money, it is wasted. Why? Because that foolish person does not use the money to become wise.

Proverbs 19:20

Listen to advice and accept discipline. Then you will become wise.

Proverbs 2:9

So the Lord will give you his wisdom. Then you will understand the things that are good and fair and right.

Proverbs 4:1

Sons, listen to your father’s teachings. Pay attention so you will understand!

Proverbs 7:4

Treat wisdom like a sister. Treat understanding like a part of your family. {\cf2\super [7]}

Proverbs 8:33

Listen to my teachings and become wise.\par Don’t refuse to listen.\par

Proverbs 8:5

If you are foolish, learn to be wise.\par Foolish men, learn to understand.\par