Bible verse

Proverbs 1:2

for gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight,

Proverbs 1:2 · BSB

Proverbs 1:2 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 1.

1 These are the proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel,

2 for gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight,

3 and for receiving instruction in wise living and in righteousness, justice, and equity.

4 To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,

5 let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel

6 by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.

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Proverbs 1:2 in other translations

KJV

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

ASV

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

ERV

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

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