Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 1:2
“To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 1:2 Context
1The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; 2To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; 3To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; 4To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. 5A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
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Other Translations
To knowe wisedome and instruction, to perceiue the words of vnderstanding,
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
To know wisdom and instruction, To discern the sayings of understanding,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding;
- American Standard Version (1901)
To have knowledge of wise teaching; to be clear about the words of reason:
- Basic English Bible
to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;
- Darby Bible
To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
- Webster's Bible
to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;
- World English Bible
For knowing wisdom and instruction, For understanding sayings of intelligence,
- Youngs Literal Bible
To know wisdom and instruction; to comprehend the words of understanding;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
To know wisdom and instruction, To discern the sayings of understanding,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding;
- American Standard Version (1901)
To have knowledge of wise teaching; to be clear about the words of reason:
- Basic English Bible
to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;
- Darby Bible
To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
- Webster's Bible
to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;
- World English Bible
For knowing wisdom and instruction, For understanding sayings of intelligence,
- Youngs Literal Bible
To know wisdom and instruction; to comprehend the words of understanding;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 1:2
1:2 To know - Written to help men to know throughly and practically. Both human wisdom to conduct our affairs in this life, and Divine wisdom. Instruction - The instructions delivered either by God, or men, in order to the attainment of wisdom. To perceive - Which teach a man true understanding.