Devine Scripture

Proverbs 1:2

Proverbs chapter 1 · verse 2 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.1The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:

v.2This passage

v.3To receive instruction in wise dealing, In righteousness and justice and equity;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 16:16

    How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.

  • 1 Kings 3:9

    Give thy servant therefore an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this thy great people?

  • Proverbs 17:16

    Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?

  • Deuteronomy 4:5

    Behold, I have taught you statutes and ordinances, even as Jehovah my God commanded me, that ye should do so in the midst of the land whither ye go in to possess it.

  • Proverbs 4:5

    Get wisdom, get understanding; Forget not, neither decline from the words of my mouth;

  • Proverbs 8:5

    O ye simple, understand prudence; And, ye fools, be of an understanding heart.