Proverbs 1:5

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 9:9 : 9 Give instruction to a wise person, and he will become wiser still; teach a righteous person and he will add to his learning.
  • Prov 12:1 : 1 The one who loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates reproof is stupid.
  • 1 Cor 10:15 : 15 I am speaking to thoughtful people. Consider what I say.
  • 2 Chr 25:16 : 16 While he was speaking, Amaziah said to him,“Did we appoint you to be a royal counselor? Stop prophesying or else you will be killed!” So the prophet stopped, but added,“I know that God has decided to destroy you, because you have done this thing and refused to listen to my advice.”
  • Job 34:10 : 10 God is Not Unjust“Therefore, listen to me, you men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wickedness, from the Almighty to do evil.
  • Job 34:16 : 16 God Is Impartial and Omniscient“If you have understanding, listen to this, hear what I have to say.
  • Job 34:34 : 34 Men of understanding say to me– any wise man listening to me says–
  • Ps 119:98-99 : 98 Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for I am always aware of them. 99 I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your rules. 100 I am more discerning than those older than I, for I observe your precepts.
  • 1 Sam 25:32-33 : 32 Then David said to Abigail,“Praised be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has sent you this day to meet me! 33 Praised be your good judgment! May you yourself be rewarded for having prevented me this day from shedding blood and taking matters into my own hands!

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%

    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.

  • Prov 1:2-4
    3 verses
    84%

    2To learn wisdom and moral instruction, to discern wise counsel.

    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.

  • Prov 9:9-10
    2 verses
    83%

    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 18:15
    82%

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

  • Prov 5:1
    80%

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

  • Prov 24:5
    80%

    5A wise warrior is strong, and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger;

  • Prov 2:1-3
    3 verses
    79%

    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 16:21-23
    3 verses
    79%

    21The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

    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 8:5
    78%

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

  • Prov 3:13
    78%

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

  • Prov 19:20
    78%

    20Listen to advice and receive discipline, that you may become wise by the end of your life.

  • Prov 15:31-32
    2 verses
    77%

    31The person who hears the reproof that leads to life is at home among the wise.

    32The one who refuses correction despises himself, but whoever listens to reproof acquires understanding.

  • Prov 22:17
    77%

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

  • Eccl 7:5
    77%

    5Frivolous Living Versus Wisdom It is better for a person to receive a rebuke from those who are wise than to listen to the song of fools.

  • Prov 8:33
    76%

    33Listen to my instruction so that you may be wise, and do not neglect it.

  • Prov 2:5-6
    2 verses
    76%

    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 2:10-11
    2 verses
    75%

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

    11Discretion will protect you, understanding will guard you,

  • Prov 4:7
    75%

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

  • Job 34:2
    75%

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

  • Prov 12:15
    75%

    15The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.

  • Prov 10:14
    75%

    14Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.

  • Prov 19:8
    75%

    8The one who acquires understanding loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.

  • Prov 14:8
    75%

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

  • Eccl 1:18
    74%

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

  • Job 12:12
    74%

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

  • Prov 20:5
    74%

    5Counsel in a person’s heart is like deep water, but an understanding person draws it out.

  • Prov 4:10
    74%

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

  • Job 34:34
    74%

    34Men of understanding say to me– any wise man listening to me says–

  • Eccl 9:17
    74%

    17Wisdom versus Fools, Sin, and Folly The words of the wise are heard in quiet, more than the shouting of a ruler is heard among fools.

  • Prov 15:14
    74%

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

  • Prov 15:5
    74%

    5A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.

  • Eccl 7:19
    74%

    19Wisdom Needed Because No One is Truly Righteous Wisdom gives a wise person more protection than ten rulers in a city.

  • Prov 4:5
    74%

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

  • Prov 14:15
    74%

    15A naive person will believe anything, but the shrewd person discerns his steps.

  • Prov 14:18
    74%

    18The naive have inherited folly, but the shrewd will be crowned with knowledge.

  • Prov 10:8
    74%

    8The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

  • Prov 15:21
    74%

    21Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense, but one who has understanding follows an upright course.

  • 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 23:12
    74%

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