Proverbs 1:2

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

To learn wisdom and moral instruction, to discern wise counsel.

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Referenced Verses

  • Deut 4:5-6 : 5 Look! I have taught you statutes and ordinances just as the LORD my God told me to do, so that you might carry them out in the land you are about to enter and possess. 6 So be sure to do them, because this will testify of your wise understanding to the people who will learn of all these statutes and say,“Indeed, this great nation is a very wise people.”
  • Prov 7:4 : 4 Say to wisdom,“You are my sister,” and call understanding a close relative,
  • Prov 8:5 : 5 You who are naive, discern wisdom! And you fools, understand discernment!
  • 1 Kgs 3:9-9 : 9 So give your servant a discerning mind so he can make judicial decisions for your people and distinguish right from wrong. Otherwise no one is able to make judicial decisions for this great nation of yours.” 10 The Lord was pleased that Solomon made this request. 11 God said to him,“Because you asked for the ability to make wise judicial decisions, and not for long life, or riches, or vengeance on your enemies, 12 I grant your request, and give you a wise and discerning mind superior to that of anyone who has preceded or will succeed you.
  • Prov 4:5-7 : 5 Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding; do not forget and do not turn aside from the words I speak. 6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will guard you. 7 Wisdom is supreme– so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!
  • Prov 17:16 : 16 What’s the point of a fool having money in hand to buy wisdom, when his head is empty?
  • 2 Tim 3:15-17 : 15 and how from infancy you have known the holy writings, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work.
  • Prov 16:16 : 16 How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 1:3-8
    6 verses
    87%

    3To receive moral instruction in skillful living, with righteousness, justice, and equity.

    4To impart shrewdness to the morally naive, a discerning plan to the young person.

    5(Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)

    6To discern the meaning of a proverb and a parable, the sayings of the wise and their riddles.

    7Introduction to the Theme of the Book Fearing the LORD is the beginning of discernment, but fools have despised wisdom and moral instruction.

    8Listen, my child, to the instruction from your father, and do not forsake the teaching from your mother.

  • Prov 2:1-3
    3 verses
    82%

    1Benefits of Seeking Wisdom My child, if you receive my words, and store up my commands inside yourself,

    2by making your ear attentive to wisdom, and by turning your heart to understanding,

    3indeed, if you call out for discernment– shout loudly for understanding–

  • Prov 1:1
    81%

    1¶ Introduction to the Book The Proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:

  • Prov 2:5-6
    2 verses
    80%

    5then you will understand how to fear the LORD, and you will discover knowledge about God.

    6For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 9:9-10
    2 verses
    78%

    9Give instruction to a wise person, and he will become wiser still; teach a righteous person and he will add to his learning.

    10The beginning of wisdom is to fear the LORD, and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding.

  • Prov 2:9-11
    3 verses
    78%

    9Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity– every good way.

    10For wisdom will enter your heart, and moral knowledge will be attractive to you.

    11Discretion will protect you, understanding will guard you,

  • Prov 5:1
    78%

    1Admonition to Avoid Seduction to Evil My child, be attentive to my wisdom, pay close attention to my understanding,

  • Prov 16:22-23
    2 verses
    76%

    22Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.

    23A wise person’s heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.

  • Prov 4:7
    76%

    7Wisdom is supreme– so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

  • Prov 3:13
    76%

    13Blessings of Obtaining Wisdom Blessed is the one who has found wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.

  • Prov 8:9-12
    4 verses
    76%

    9All of them are clear to the discerning and upright to those who find knowledge.

    10Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

    11For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.

    12“I, wisdom, have dwelt with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.

  • Prov 4:1
    75%

    1Admonition to Follow Righteousness and Avoid Wickedness Listen, children, to a father’s instruction, and pay attention so that you may gain discernment.

  • Prov 18:15
    75%

    15The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.

  • Eccl 1:17-18
    2 verses
    75%

    17So I decided to discern the benefit of wisdom and knowledge over foolish behavior and ideas; however, I concluded that even this endeavor is like trying to chase the wind!

    18For with great wisdom comes great frustration; whoever increases his knowledge merely increases his heartache.

  • Prov 8:1
    74%

    1The Appeal of Wisdom Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?

  • Job 28:28
    74%

    28And he said to mankind,‘The fear of the LORD– that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

  • Prov 8:5
    74%

    5You who are naive, discern wisdom! And you fools, understand discernment!

  • Job 12:12
    74%

    12Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding?

  • Prov 8:14
    74%

    14Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might.

  • Eccl 1:1
    74%

    1¶ Title The words of the Teacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem:

  • Eccl 7:25
    74%

    25True Righteousness and Wisdom Are Virtually Nonexistent I tried to understand, examine, and comprehend the role of wisdom in the scheme of things, and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the insanity of folly.

  • Prov 14:8
    73%

    8The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception.

  • Prov 4:5
    73%

    5Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding; do not forget and do not turn aside from the words I speak.

  • Prov 16:16
    73%

    16How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.

  • Job 28:12
    73%

    12No Price Can Buy Wisdom“But wisdom– where can it be found? Where is the place of understanding?

  • Job 28:20
    73%

    20God Alone Has Wisdom“But wisdom– where does it come from? Where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 23:12
    73%

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

  • Job 34:2
    72%

    2“Listen to my words, you wise men; hear me, you learned men.

  • 2 Chr 1:10
    72%

    10Now give me wisdom and discernment so I can effectively lead this nation. Otherwise no one is able to make judicial decisions for this great nation of yours.”

  • Prov 24:3
    72%

    3By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established;

  • Job 34:16
    72%

    16God Is Impartial and Omniscient“If you have understanding, listen to this, hear what I have to say.

  • Ps 111:10
    72%

    10To obey the LORD is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.

  • Prov 22:17
    72%

    17The Sayings of the Wise Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your mind to my instruction.

  • Eccl 7:11
    72%

    11Wisdom Can Lengthen One’s Life Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing; it benefits those who see the light of day.