Proverbs 1:1 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 1:1

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The Beginning of Knowledge

1 The ^aproverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:

2 To¹ know wisdom and instruction,
To perceive the words of understanding,

3 To receive the instruction of wisdom,
Justice, judgment, and equity;

4 To give prudence to the ^asimple,
To the young man knowledge and discretion—

5 ^aA wise man will hear and increase learning,
And a man of understanding will¹ attain wise counsel,

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Definitions of words in Proverbs 1:1:

David {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
David {Hitchcock's Bible Names}
David {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Israel {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Israel {Hitchcock's Bible Names}
Israel {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Solomon {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Solomon {Hitchcock's Bible Names}
Solomon {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

King {Easton's Bible Dictionary}

Other definition entries containing Proverbs 1:1:

Proverb {I.S.B.E.}
Proverbs, The Book Of {I.S.B.E.}

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