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Proverbs 1:2–3

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2To know wisdom and binstruction;

To cperceive the words of dunderstanding;

3To receive the binstruction of wisdom,

eJustice, and judgment, and †equity;

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Footnotes

  1. bver. 3, 7, 8, &c. Job 5:17 (Heb.). ch. 15:5, 10, 32.
  2. cver. 6 (Heb.).
  3. dSee ch. 2:3 (Heb.).
  4. bver. 3, 7, 8, &c. Job 5:17 (Heb.). ch. 15:5, 10, 32.
  5. ech. 2:9 (Heb.).
  6. †Heb. equities. See Ps. 17:2.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

To know wisdom and instruction,

to understand words of insight,

to receive instruction in wise dealing,

in righteousness, justice, and equity;

NIVNew International Version (2011)

for gaining wisdom and instruction;

for understanding words of insight;

for receiving instruction in prudent behavior,

doing what is right and just and fair;

CSBChristian Standard Bible

For learning wisdom and discipline;

for understanding insightful sayings;

for receiving prudent instruction

in righteousness, justice, and integrity;

NLTNew Living Translation

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.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

To know wisdom and instruction,

to understand sayings of understanding,

to gain insightful instruction,

righteousness and justice and equity,