5 let the wise listen and add to their learning,

and let the discerning get guidance—

6 for understanding proverbs and parables,

the sayings and riddles of the wise.

7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,

but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

5 Let the wise hear and increase in learning,

and the one who understands obtain guidance,

6 to understand a proverb and a saying,

the words of the wise and their riddles.

7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;

fools despise wisdom and instruction.

5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning;

And a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation;

The words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge:

But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

5 Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser.

Let those with understanding receive guidance

6 by exploring the meaning in these proverbs and parables,

the words of the wise and their riddles.

7 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge,

but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

5 A wise man will hear and increase learning,

And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,

6 To understand a proverb and an enigma,

The words of the wise and their riddles.

7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,

But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

5 Wise people can also listen and learn;

even they can find good advice in these words.

6 Then anyone can understand wise words and stories,

the words of the wise and their riddles.

7 Knowledge begins with respect for the Lord,

but fools hate wisdom and discipline.

5 That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning;

And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:

6 To understand a proverb, and a figure,

The words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

7 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge;

But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

5 He that is wise will hear, and will increase learning; and the intelligent will gain wise counsels: 6 to understand a proverb and an allegory, the words of the wise and their enigmas.

7 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge: fools despise wisdom and instruction.

5 a wise person will listen and continue to learn, 

and an understanding person will gain direction— 

6 to understand a proverb and a clever saying, 

the words of wise people and their riddles. 

7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. 

Stubborn fools despise wisdom and discipline. 

5 a wise man will listen and increase his learning,

and a discerning man will obtain guidance—

6 for understanding a proverb or a parable,

the words of the wise, and their riddles.

7 The fear of the Lord

is the beginning of knowledge;

fools despise wisdom and discipline.

5 let the wise also hear and gain in learning,

and the discerning acquire skill,

6 to understand a proverb and a figure,

the words of the wise and their riddles.

7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;

fools despise wisdom and instruction.

5 may the wise hear and increase learning,

and the one who understands gain direction,

6 to understand a proverb and an expression,

words of wisdom and their riddles.

7 Fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge;

wisdom and instruction, fools despise.

5 Let wise people listen and add to what they have learned.

Let those who understand what is right get guidance.

6 What I’m teaching also helps you understand proverbs and stories.

It helps you understand the sayings and riddles of those who are wise.

7 If you really want to gain knowledge, you must begin by having respect for the Lord.

But foolish people hate wisdom and training.