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Proverbs 1:1–4

The Beginning of Knowledge

aThe proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:

To know wisdom and instruction,

to understand words of insight,

to receive instruction in wise dealing,

in brighteousness, justice, and equity;

to give prudence to cthe simple,

knowledge and ddiscretion to the youth—

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Proverbs 1:1–4 — The New International Version (NIV)

The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:

for gaining wisdom and instruction;

for understanding words of insight;

for receiving instruction in prudent behavior,

doing what is right and just and fair;

for giving prudence to those who are simple,

knowledge and discretion to the young—

Proverbs 1:1–4 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;

To know wisdom and instruction;

To perceive the words of understanding;

To receive the instruction of wisdom,

Justice, and judgment, and equity;

To give subtilty to the simple,

To the young man knowledge and discretion.

Proverbs 1:1–4 — New Living Translation (NLT)

These are the proverbs of Solomon, David’s son, king of Israel.

Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline,

to help them understand the insights of the wise.

Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives,

to help them do what is right, just, and fair.

These proverbs will give insight to the simple,

knowledge and discernment to the young.

Proverbs 1:1–4 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:

To know wisdom and instruction,

To perceive the words of understanding,

To receive the instruction of wisdom,

Justice, judgment, and equity;

To give prudence to the simple,

To the young man knowledge and discretion—

Proverbs 1:1–4 — New Century Version (NCV)

These are the wise words of Solomon son of David, king of Israel.

They teach wisdom and self-control;

they will help you understand wise words.

They will teach you how to be wise and self-controlled

and will teach you to do what is honest and fair and right.

They make the uneducated wise

and give knowledge and sense to the young.

Proverbs 1:1–4 — American Standard Version (ASV)

The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:

To know wisdom and instruction;

To discern the words of understanding;

To receive instruction in wise dealing,

In righteousness and justice and equity;

To give prudence to the simple,

To the young man knowledge and discretion:

Proverbs 1:1–4 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

Proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding; to receive the instruction of wisdom, righteousness and judgment, and equity; to give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.

Proverbs 1:1–4 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

The proverbs of Solomon, David’s son who was king of Israel, ⸤given⸥ 

to grasp wisdom and discipline, 

to understand deep thoughts, 

to acquire the discipline of wise behavior— 

righteousness and justice and fairness— 

to give insight to gullible people, 

to give knowledge and foresight to the young— 

Proverbs 1:1–4 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:

For learning what wisdom and discipline are;

for understanding insightful sayings;

for receiving wise instruction

in righteousness, justice, and integrity;

for teaching shrewdness to the inexperienced,

knowledge and discretion to a young man—

Proverbs 1:1–4 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:

For learning about wisdom and instruction,

for understanding words of insight,

for gaining instruction in wise dealing,

righteousness, justice, and equity;

to teach shrewdness to the simple,

knowledge and prudence to the young—

Proverbs 1:1–4 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

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

To know wisdom and instruction,

to understand sayings of understanding,

to gain insightful instruction,

righteousness and justice and equity,

to give shrewdness to the simple,

knowledge and purpose to the young,

Proverbs 1:1–4 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

These are the proverbs of Solomon. He was the son of David and the king of Israel.

Proverbs teach you wisdom and train you.

They help you understand wise sayings.

They provide you with training and help you live wisely.

They lead to what is right and honest and fair.

They give understanding to childish people.

They give knowledge and good sense to those who are young.

Proverbs 1:1–4 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:

To know wisdom and instruction,

To discern the sayings of understanding,

To receive instruction in wise behavior,

Righteousness, justice and equity;

To give prudence to the naive,

To the youth knowledge and discretion,


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