Proverbs 1:5

Modern

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

Traditional

A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

Literal

Let the wise hear and add to instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel,

Latin

Audiens sapiens, sapientior erit, et intelligens gubernacula possidebit.

Hebrew

English

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

This introduction explains the book's purpose and identifies the different audiences it addresses.

Theme notes and profiles

Proverbs 12:1
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
Proverbs 9:9
Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.
1 Corinthians 10:15
I speak to reasonable people; judge for yourselves what I say.
Job 34:16
If you have understanding, hear this; listen to my words.
Job 34:10
Therefore listen to me, O men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wrong, and from the Almighty to act unjustly.
Psalm 119:98–100
Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me.
Job 34:34
Men of understanding will declare to me, and the wise men who hear me will say:
2 Chronicles 25:16
While he was still speaking, the king asked, “Have we made you the counselor to the king? Stop! Why be struck down?” So the prophet stopped, but he said, “I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this and have not heeded my advice.”
1 Samuel 25:32–33
Then David said to Abigail, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who sent you to meet me this day!