Proverbs 2:11

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Discretion will protect you, understanding will guard you,

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 4:6 : 6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will guard you.
  • Ps 25:21 : 21 May integrity and godliness protect me, for I rely on you!
  • Prov 6:22-24 : 22 When you walk about, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you wake up, they will talk to you. 23 For the commandments are like a lamp, instruction is like a light, and rebukes of discipline are like the road leading to life, 24 by keeping you from the evil woman, from the smooth tongue of the loose woman.
  • Eccl 10:10 : 10 If an iron axhead is blunt and a workman does not sharpen its edge, he must exert a great deal of effort; so wisdom has the advantage of giving success.
  • Eph 5:15 : 15 Live Wisely Therefore consider carefully how you live– not as unwise but as wise,
  • Eccl 9:15-18 : 15 However, a poor but wise man lived in the city, and he could have delivered the city by his wisdom, but no one listened to that poor man. 16 So I concluded that wisdom is better than might, but a poor man’s wisdom is despised; no one ever listens to his advice. 17 Wisdom 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. 18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner can destroy much that is good.
  • Ps 119:9-9 : 9 ב(Bet) How can a young person maintain a pure life? By guarding it according to your instructions! 10 With all my heart I seek you. Do not allow me to stray from your commands! 11 In my heart I store up your words, so I might not sin against you.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 5:1-2
    2 verses
    82%

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

    2in order to safeguard discretion, and that your lips may guard knowledge.

  • Prov 2:5-10
    6 verses
    81%

    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.

    7He stores up effective counsel for the upright, and is like a shield for those who live with integrity,

    8to guard the paths of the righteous and to protect the way of his pious ones.

    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.

  • Prov 3:21-23
    3 verses
    79%

    21My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.

    22So they will become life for your soul, and grace around your neck.

    23Then you will walk on your way with security, and you will not stumble.

  • Prov 2:12
    79%

    12to deliver you from the way of the wicked, from those speaking perversity,

  • Prov 1:2-5
    4 verses
    77%

    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.

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

  • Prov 2:1-3
    3 verses
    77%

    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 4:5-7
    3 verses
    77%

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

    6Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will guard you.

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

  • Prov 19:8
    76%

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

  • Prov 8:12
    75%

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

  • Prov 2:20
    75%

    20So you will walk in the way of good people, and will keep on the paths of the righteous.

  • Prov 14:8
    75%

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

  • Prov 6:22
    74%

    22When you walk about, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you wake up, they will talk to you.

  • Prov 3:4
    74%

    4Then you will find favor and good understanding, in the sight of God and people.

  • Prov 16:21-22
    2 verses
    74%

    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.

  • Prov 22:18
    74%

    18For it is pleasing if you keep these sayings within you, and they are ready on your lips.

  • Prov 16:17
    74%

    17The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil; the one who guards his way safeguards his life.

  • Prov 14:33
    73%

    33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is not known in the inner parts of fools.

  • Prov 24:14
    73%

    14Likewise, know that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you have found it, you have a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

  • Prov 7:5
    73%

    5so that they may keep you from the adulterous woman, from the loose woman who has flattered you with her words.

  • Ps 121:7
    73%

    7The LORD will protect you from all harm; he will protect your life.

  • Prov 8:14
    73%

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

  • Prov 3:13
    73%

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

  • Prov 6:24
    73%

    24by keeping you from the evil woman, from the smooth tongue of the loose woman.

  • Job 12:12
    73%

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

  • Prov 4:13
    73%

    13Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; protect it, because it is your life.

  • Eccl 8:5
    73%

    5Whoever obeys his command will not experience harm, and a wise person knows the proper time and procedure.

  • Prov 22:12
    73%

    12The eyes of the LORD watched over a cause, and subverted the words of the treacherous person.

  • Prov 14:15
    72%

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

  • Prov 8:5
    72%

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

  • Prov 18:15
    72%

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

  • Prov 1:33
    72%

    33But the one who listens to me will live in security, and will be at ease from the dread of harm.

  • Prov 13:15
    72%

    15Keen insight wins favor, but the conduct of the treacherous ends in destruction.

  • Job 28:28
    72%

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

  • Eccl 7:12
    72%

    12For wisdom provides protection, just as money provides protection. But the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.