Proverbs 1:5

World English Bible

that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning;
that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:

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Proverbs 1:5 in other translations

That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:

Proverbs 1:5 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 1:5 in context

  1. 3to receive instruction in wise dealing,
    in righteousness, justice, and equity;
  2. 4to give prudence to the simple,
    knowledge and discretion to the young man:
  3. 5that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning;
    that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:
  4. 6to understand a proverb, and parables,
    the words and riddles of the wise.
  5. 7The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge;
    but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

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