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Proverbs 1:1–3

The Beginning of Knowledge

aThe proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:

To know wisdom and instruction,

to understand words of insight,

to receive instruction in wise dealing,

in brighteousness, justice, and equity;

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Proverbs 1:1–3 — The New International Version (NIV)

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 is right and just and fair;

Proverbs 1:1–3 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

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,

Justice, and judgment, and equity;

Proverbs 1:1–3 — New Living Translation (NLT)

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 purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives,

to help them do what is right, just, and fair.

Proverbs 1:1–3 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

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,

Justice, judgment, and equity;

Proverbs 1:1–3 — New Century Version (NCV)

These are the wise words of Solomon son of David, king of Israel.

They teach wisdom and self-control;

they will help you understand wise words.

They will teach you how to be wise and self-controlled

and will teach you to do what is honest and fair and right.

Proverbs 1:1–3 — American Standard Version (ASV)

The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:

To know wisdom and instruction;

To discern the words of understanding;

To receive instruction in wise dealing,

In righteousness and justice and equity;

Proverbs 1:1–3 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

Proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding; to receive the instruction of wisdom, righteousness and judgment, and equity;

Proverbs 1:1–3 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

The proverbs of Solomon, David’s son who was king of Israel, ⸤given⸥ 

to grasp wisdom and discipline, 

to understand deep thoughts, 

to acquire the discipline of wise behavior— 

righteousness and justice and fairness— 

Proverbs 1:1–3 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:

For learning what wisdom and discipline are;

for understanding insightful sayings;

for receiving wise instruction

in righteousness, justice, and integrity;

Proverbs 1:1–3 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:

For learning about wisdom and instruction,

for understanding words of insight,

for gaining instruction in wise dealing,

righteousness, justice, and equity;

Proverbs 1:1–3 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

Proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:

To know wisdom and instruction,

to understand sayings of understanding,

to gain insightful instruction,

righteousness and justice and equity,

Proverbs 1:1–3 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

These are the proverbs of Solomon. He was the son of David and the king of Israel.

Proverbs teach you wisdom and train you.

They help you understand wise sayings.

They provide you with training and help you live wisely.

They lead to what is right and honest and fair.

Proverbs 1:1–3 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:

To know wisdom and instruction,

To discern the sayings of understanding,

To receive instruction in wise behavior,

Righteousness, justice and equity;


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