Proverbs 1:1 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 1:1

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,

6 To understand a proverb and an enigma,
The words of the wise and their ^ariddles.

7 ^aThe fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

8 ^aMy son, hear the instruction of your father,
And do not forsake the law of your mother;

Verse Comparison: Proverbs 1:1

American Standard Version
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:

Amplified® Bible
THE PROVERBS (truths obscurely expressed, maxims, and parables) of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:

Contemporary English Version
These are the proverbs of King Solomon of Israel, the son of David.

Darby English Version
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Good News Bible
The proverbs of Solomon, son of David and king of Israel.

King James Version
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;

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N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
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Revised Standard Version
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Young's Literal Translation
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New English Translation
The Proverbs¹ of² Solomon³ son of David,⁴ king of Israel:⁵