Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

To know wisdom and instruction,
To discern the sayings of understanding,

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

For learning what wisdom and discipline are;
for understanding insightful sayings;

International Standard Version

These proverbs are for gaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight;

A Conservative Version

to know wisdom and instruction, to discern the words of understanding,

American Standard Version

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

Amplified


To know [skillful and godly] wisdom and instruction;
To discern and comprehend the words of understanding and insight,

Bible in Basic English

To have knowledge of wise teaching; to be clear about the words of reason:

Darby Translation

to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;

Julia Smith Translation

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

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

To know wisdom and instruction, to understand sayings of understanding,

Modern King James verseion

to know wisdom and instruction; to recognize the words of understanding;

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

To learn wisdom, instruction, understanding, prudence,

NET Bible

To learn wisdom and moral instruction, and to discern wise counsel.

New Heart English Bible

to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;

The Emphasized Bible

For the knowledge of wisdom and correction, for discerning the sayings of intelligence;

Webster

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

World English Bible

to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;

Youngs Literal Translation

For knowing wisdom and instruction, For understanding sayings of intelligence,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
חכמה 
Chokmah 
Usage: 149

the words
אמר 
'emer 
Usage: 49

References

Fausets

Hastings

Context Readings

Prologue

1 The proverbs 0f Solomon son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction,
To discern the sayings of understanding,
3 To receive instruction with wisdom, justice, judgment and integrity.

Cross References

Deuteronomy 4:5-6

I have taught you laws and rules as Jehovah my God commanded me. You must obey them when you enter the land and take possession of it.

1 Kings 3:9-12

Give me the wisdom I need to rule your people with justice. Help me know the difference between good and evil. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?

Proverbs 4:5-7

Achieve wisdom and understanding! Do not forget or ignore what I say.

Proverbs 7:4

Say to wisdom: You are my sister! Call understanding your friend.

Proverbs 8:5

O you simple ones, understand wisdom and, you fools, be of an understanding heart.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding instead of silver!

Proverbs 17:16

Is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom? He has no sense!

2 Timothy 3:15-17

From childhood you have known the sacred writings that are able to make you wise to salvation through faith that is in Christ Jesus.

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