Proverbs 1:2
Proverbs 1:2 King James Version (KJV)
To know wisdom and instruction; To perceive the words of understanding
Proverbs 1:2 New International Version (NIV)
for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight
Proverbs 1:2 New King James Version (NKJV)
To know wisdom and instruction, To perceive the words of understanding
Proverbs 1:2 New Living Translation (NLT)
Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline, to help them understand the insights of the wise.
Proverbs 1:2 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight
Proverbs 1:1-6 The Message (MSG)
These are the wise sayings of Solomon, David’s son, Israel’s king— Written down so we’ll know how to live well and right, to understand what life means and where it’s going; A manual for living, for learning what’s right and just and fair; To teach the inexperienced the ropes and give our young people a grasp on reality. There’s something here also for seasoned men and women, still a thing or two for the experienced to learn— Fresh wisdom to probe and penetrate, the rhymes and reasons of wise men and women.
Proverbs 1:2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
To know wisdom and instruction, To discern the sayings of understanding
Proverbs 1:2 New Century Version (NCV)
They teach wisdom and self-control; they will help you understand wise words.
Proverbs 1:2 American Standard Version (ASV)
To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding