Translations
Modern
…for gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight,
Traditional
To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
Literal
For knowing wisdom and discipline, for discerning words of understanding,
Latin
…ad sciendam sapientiam et disciplinam;
Interlinear
Hebrew
English
…for gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight,
Notes
Wisdom is practical knowledge that involves ethical choices. Words like right, just, and fair are associated with biblical wisdom. Gaining wisdom requires discipline, which means actively and intentionally training yourself toward wisdom and away from foolishness. The book of Proverbs encourages us to resist our natural sinful tendencies toward wrong behavior.
This introduction explains the book's purpose and identifies the different audiences it addresses.
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Glossary
Topics
Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Proverbs: Design of Young Men: General Scriptures Concerning