Proverbs 1:3

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Proverbs 1:1–5 · Berean Standard Bible

1 These are the proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel,

2 for gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight,

3 and for receiving instruction in wise living and in righteousness, justice, and equity.

4 To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,

5 let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Proverbs 2:1

My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,

Proverbs 2:2

if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding,

Proverbs 2:3

if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding,

Proverbs 2:4

if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure,

Proverbs 2:5

then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.

Proverbs 2:6

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

Proverbs 2:7

He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity,

Proverbs 2:8

to guard the paths of justice and protect the way of His saints.

Proverbs 2:9

Then you will discern righteousness and justice and equity—every good path.

Proverbs 8:10

Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.

Proverbs 8:11

For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.

Job 22:22

Receive instruction from His mouth, and lay up His words in your heart.

1 Kings 3:28

When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.