Proverbs 1:2–3
Proverbs 1:2–3 — The New International Version (NIV)
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;
Proverbs 1:2–3 — English Standard Version (ESV)
2 To know wisdom and instruction,
to understand words of insight,
3 to receive instruction in wise dealing,
in righteousness, justice, and equity;
Proverbs 1:2–3 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
2 To know wisdom and instruction;
To perceive the words of understanding;
3 To receive the instruction of wisdom,
Justice, and judgment, and equity;
Proverbs 1:2–3 — New Living Translation (NLT)
2 Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline,
to help them understand the insights of the wise.
3 Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives,
to help them do what is right, just, and fair.
Proverbs 1:2–3 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
2 To know wisdom and instruction,
To perceive the words of understanding,
3 To receive the instruction of wisdom,
Justice, judgment, and equity;
Proverbs 1:2–3 — New Century Version (NCV)
2 They teach wisdom and self-control;
they will help you understand wise words.
3 They will teach you how to be wise and self-controlled
and will teach you to do what is honest and fair and right.
Proverbs 1:2–3 — American Standard Version (ASV)
2 To know wisdom and instruction;
To discern the words of understanding;
3 To receive instruction in wise dealing,
In righteousness and justice and equity;
Proverbs 1:2–3 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
2 to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding; 3 to receive the instruction of wisdom, righteousness and judgment, and equity;
Proverbs 1:2–3 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
2 to grasp wisdom and discipline,
to understand deep thoughts,
3 to acquire the discipline of wise behavior—
righteousness and justice and fairness—
Proverbs 1:2–3 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
2 For learning what wisdom and discipline are;
for understanding insightful sayings;
3 for receiving wise instruction
in righteousness, justice, and integrity;
Proverbs 1:2–3 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
2 For learning about wisdom and instruction,
for understanding words of insight,
3 for gaining instruction in wise dealing,
righteousness, justice, and equity;
Proverbs 1:2–3 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
2 To know wisdom and instruction,
to understand sayings of understanding,
3 to gain insightful instruction,
righteousness and justice and equity,
Proverbs 1:2–3 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
2 Proverbs teach you wisdom and train you.
They help you understand wise sayings.
3 They provide you with training and help you live wisely.
They lead to what is right and honest and fair.