Proverbs 1:2
“To knowe wisedome and instruction, to perceiue the words of vnderstanding,”
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Proverbs 1:2 Context
1The Prouerbes of Solomon the sonne of Dauid, King of Israel, 2To knowe wisedome and instruction, to perceiue the words of vnderstanding, 3To receiue the instruction of wisdome, iustice, and iudgement & equitie, 4To giue subtiltie to the simple, to the yong man knowledge and discretion.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 1:2
To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
- King James Version
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
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.