Proverbs 1:6 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 1:6

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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.

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

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Cross-references and similar verses for Proverbs 1:6:

a proverb.
Matthew 13:10
Matthew 13:51
Matthew 13:52
Mark 4:11
Mark 4:34
Acts 8:30
Acts 8:31

the interpretation. or, an eloquent speech. the words.
Ecclesiastes 12:11

dark.
Psalms 49:4
Psalms 78:2
Matthew 13:34
Matthew 13:35
Hebrews 5:14
2 Peter 3:16

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