Proverbs 8:33
What does Proverbs 8:33 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 8:33 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Hear instruction, and be wise, And refuse it not.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Hear instruction, and be wise, And refuse it not.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Take my teaching and be wise; do not let it go.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Hear instruction, and be wise, and slight not.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890hear instruction and be wise, and refuse it not.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 4:1
Hear, mysons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding:
- Romans 10:16
But they did not all hearken to the glad tidings. For Isaiah saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?
- Acts 7:35
This Moses whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge? him hath God sent to be both a ruler and a deliverer with the hand of the angel that appeared to him in the bush.
- Proverbs 5:1
My son, attend unto my wisdom; Incline thine ear to my understanding:
- Isaiah 55:1
Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
- Proverbs 1:2
To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding;
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