Proverbs 1:5
let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—
In context
2 for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight; 3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair; 4 for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young— 5 let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance— 6 for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. 8 Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 1:5 in the KJV
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; And a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 1:5 in the ESV
Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance,