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Proverbs 1:2

To have knowledge of wise teaching; to be clear about the words of reason:

Proverbs 1:2 · Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 1:2 in other translations

KJV King James Version

To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;

BSB Berean Standard Bible

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

WEB World English Bible

to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;

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1 The wise sayings of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel.

2 To have knowledge of wise teaching; to be clear about the words of reason:

3 To be trained in the ways of wisdom, in righteousness and judging truly and straight behaviour:

4 To make the simple-minded sharp, and to give the young man knowledge, and serious purpose:

5 (The wise man, hearing, will get greater learning, and the acts of the man of good sense will be wisely guided:)

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