Proverbs 1:5
World English Bible (WEB)
that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel;
In context
3 to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;
4 to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man—
5 that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel;
6 to understand a proverb and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.
7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:5 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel;
- KJV King James Version
- A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel
- ASV American Standard Version
- That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- (The wise doth hear and increaseth learning, And the intelligent doth obtain counsels.)
- DBY Darby Translation
- He that is wise will hear, and will increase learning; and the intelligent will gain wise counsels:
- WBS Webster Bible
- A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain to wise counsels: