- Proverbs 1 NIV - Purpose and Theme - The proverbs of - Bible Gateway
Purpose and Theme - The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight; for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what
- Proverbs 1 KJV - The proverbs of Solomon the son of - Bible Gateway
1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; 2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; 3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; 4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion
- The Book of Proverbs - Bible Gateway
The Book of Proverbs can make an important contribution to Christians and Jews today First, it places the pursuit of wisdom over the performance of individual wise acts To seek wisdom above all things is a fundamental option and a way of life Second, it portrays the quest as filled with obstacles
- Proverbs 1 NKJV - The Beginning of Knowledge - Bible Gateway
The Beginning of Knowledge - The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: To know wisdom and instruction, To perceive the words of understanding, To receive the instruction of wisdom,
- Proverbs 1 NLT - The Purpose of Proverbs - Bible Gateway
The Purpose of Proverbs - These are the proverbs of Solomon, David’s son, king of Israel Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline, to help them understand the insights of the wise Their
- Proverbs 2 NIV - Moral Benefits of Wisdom - Bible Gateway
Moral Benefits of Wisdom - My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding— indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God
- Proverbs 4 NIV - Get Wisdom at Any Cost - Bible Gateway
Get Wisdom at Any Cost - Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching For I too was a son to my father, still tender, and cherished by my mother Then he taught me, and he said to me, “Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live Get wisdom, get understanding
- Proverbs 3;5-6 NIV - Wisdom Bestows Well-Being - Bible Gateway
Wisdom Bestows Well-Being - My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man Trust in the LORD with all your heart
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