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Proverbs 1:2-4
New International Version - UK
Proverbs 1:2-4
New International Version - UK
2 for gaining wisdom and instruction;
for understanding words of insight;
3 for receiving instruction in prudent behaviour,
doing what is right and just and fair;
4 for giving prudence to those who are simple,[a]
knowledge and discretion to the young –
Footnotes
- Proverbs 1:4 The Hebrew word rendered simple in Proverbs denotes a person who is gullible, without moral direction and inclined to evil.
Proverbs 1:2-4
New King James Version
Proverbs 1:2-4
New King James Version
2 To know wisdom and instruction,
To [a]perceive the words of understanding,
3 To receive the instruction of wisdom,
Justice, judgment, and equity;
4 To give prudence to the (A)simple,
To the young man knowledge and discretion—
Footnotes
- Proverbs 1:2 understand or discern
Proverbs 1:2-4
English Standard Version
Proverbs 1:2-4
English Standard Version
2 To know wisdom and instruction,
to understand words of insight,
3 to receive instruction in wise dealing,
in (A)righteousness, justice, and equity;
4 to give prudence to (B)the simple,
knowledge and (C)discretion to the youth—
Proverbs 1:2-4
New International Version
Proverbs 1:2-4
New International Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 1:4 The Hebrew word rendered simple in Proverbs denotes a person who is gullible, without moral direction and inclined to evil.
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