Proverbs 1:5

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Let the wise hear and increase their learning, and the one who understands gain guidance,

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 9:9 : 9 Instruct the wise, and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous, and they will add to their learning.
  • Prov 12:1 : 1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is senseless.
  • 1 Cor 10:15 : 15 I speak to wise people; judge for yourselves what I say.
  • 2 Chr 25:16 : 16 While the prophet was still speaking, Amaziah said to him, 'Have we made you the king's counselor? Stop! Why should you be struck down?' The prophet stopped but said, 'I know that God has determined to destroy you because you have done this and have not listened to my advice.'
  • Job 34:10 : 10 Therefore, you men of understanding, listen to me: Far be it from God to do evil, and from the Almighty to do wrong.
  • Job 34:16 : 16 If you have understanding, listen to this; pay attention to the sound of my words.
  • Job 34:34 : 34 Men of understanding declare, and the wise man who hears me says:
  • Ps 119:98-99 : 98 Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me. 99 I have more understanding than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation. 100 I understand more than the elders, because I keep Your precepts.
  • 1 Sam 25:32-33 : 32 David said to Abigail, 'Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who sent you this day to meet me. 33 Blessed be your discernment, and blessed be you, who have kept me this day from bloodshed and from avenging myself with my own hand.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 1:6-7
    2 verses
    86%

    6 To understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles.

    7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

  • Prov 1:2-4
    3 verses
    84%

    2 To know wisdom and discipline, to understand words of insight,

    3 To receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity,

    4 To give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth—

  • Prov 9:9-10
    2 verses
    83%

    9 Instruct the wise, and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous, and they will add to their learning.

    10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

  • Prov 18:15
    82%

    15 The heart of the understanding one gains knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

  • Prov 5:1
    80%

    1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom; listen carefully to my understanding.

  • Prov 24:5
    80%

    5 A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength.

  • Prov 2:1-3
    3 verses
    79%

    1 My son, if you accept my words and treasure my commands with you,

    2 making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding,

    3 if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding,

  • Prov 16:21-23
    3 verses
    79%

    21 The wise in heart will be called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning.

    22 Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but the discipline of fools is folly.

    23 The heart of the wise makes his mouth prudent, and his lips promote learning.

  • Prov 8:5
    78%

    5 Understand prudence, you simple ones; and you fools, gain a discerning heart.

  • Prov 3:13
    78%

    13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom and the one who obtains understanding.

  • Prov 19:20
    78%

    20 Listen to advice and accept discipline, so that you may become wise in the future.

  • Prov 15:31-32
    2 verses
    77%

    31 The ear that listens to life-giving correction will dwell among the wise.

    32 Those who ignore discipline despise themselves, but those who heed correction gain understanding.

  • Prov 22:17
    77%

    17 Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise; apply your heart to my knowledge.

  • Eccl 7:5
    77%

    5 It is better to hear the rebuke of a wise person than to listen to the song of fools.

  • Prov 8:33
    76%

    33 Listen to instruction and be wise; do not neglect it.

  • Prov 2:5-6
    2 verses
    76%

    5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.

    6 For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 2:10-11
    2 verses
    75%

    10 For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

    11 Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you,

  • Prov 4:7
    75%

    7 Wisdom is supreme—acquire wisdom. Though it costs you all you have, gain understanding.

  • Job 34:2
    75%

    2 Listen to my words, you wise ones; and to those with understanding, give ear to me.

  • Prov 12:15
    75%

    15 The way of a fool seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.

  • Prov 10:14
    75%

    14 The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings about ruin.

  • Prov 19:8
    75%

    8 The one who acquires wisdom loves life, and the one who cherishes understanding will prosper.

  • Prov 14:8
    75%

    8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand their path, but the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Eccl 1:18
    74%

    18 For with much wisdom comes much sorrow; the more knowledge, the more grief.

  • Job 12:12
    74%

    12 "Wisdom is with the aged, and understanding in length of days."

  • Prov 20:5
    74%

    5 The purposes of a person's heart are deep waters, but a person of understanding draws them out.

  • Prov 4:10
    74%

    10 Listen, my son, and accept my words, and the years of your life will be many.

  • Job 34:34
    74%

    34 Men of understanding declare, and the wise man who hears me says:

  • Eccl 9:17
    74%

    17 The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler among fools.

  • Prov 15:14
    74%

    14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

  • Prov 15:5
    74%

    5 A fool despises his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction is wise.

  • Eccl 7:19
    74%

    19 Wisdom makes a wise person stronger than ten rulers in a city.

  • Prov 4:5
    74%

    5 Acquire wisdom; acquire understanding. Do not forget or turn away from the words of my mouth.

  • Prov 14:15
    74%

    15 The simple believe everything, but the prudent carefully consider their steps.

  • Prov 14:18
    74%

    18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

  • Prov 10:8
    74%

    8 A wise-hearted person accepts commands, but a fool with loose lips will come to ruin.

  • Prov 15:21
    74%

    21 Foolishness brings joy to one lacking sense, but a person of understanding walks a straight path.

  • Job 28:28
    74%

    28 And He said to mankind, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'

  • Prov 23:12
    74%

    12 Apply your heart to discipline, and your ears to the words of knowledge.

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