Verse Comparison: Proverbs 1:2
American Standard Version
To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding;
Amplified® Bible
That people may know skillful {and} godly Wisdom and instruction, discern {and} comprehend the words of understanding {and} insight,
Contemporary English Version
Proverbs will teach you wisdom and self-control and how to understand sayings with deep meanings.
Darby English Version
to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;
Good News Bible
Here are proverbs that will help you recognize wisdom and good advice, and understand sayings with deep meaning.
King James Version
To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
New American Standard Bible
To know wisdom and instruction, To discern the sayings of understanding,
New International Version
for attaining wisdom and discipline;
for understanding words of insight;
New King James Version
To know wisdom and instruction,
To perceive the words of understanding,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
To know wisdom and instruction,To discern the sayings of understanding,
Revised Standard Version
That men may know wisdom and instruction, understand words of insight,
Young's Literal Translation
For knowing wisdom and instruction, For understanding sayings of intelligence,