Proverbs 1:1-5 Lexham English Bible (LEB)

1. Proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:

2. To know wisdom and instruction, to understand sayings of understanding,

3. to gain insightful instruction, righteousness and justice and equity,

4. to give shrewdness to the simple, knowledge and purpose to the young,

5. may the wise hear and increase learning, and the one who understands gain direction,

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