1 The Proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel:
2 That men may appreciate wisdom and discipline, may understand words of intelligence;
3 May receive training in wise conduct, in what is right, just and honest;
4 That resourcefulness may be imparted to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
5 A wise man by hearing them will advance in learning, an intelligent man will gain sound guidance,
6 That he may comprehend proverb and parable, the words of the wise and their riddles.
7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; wisdom and instruction fools despise.
8 Hear, my son, your father's instruction, and reject not your mother's teaching;
9 A graceful diadem will they be for your head; a torque for your neck.
10 My son, should sinners entice you,
11 and say, "Come along with us! Let us lie in wait for the honest man, let us, unprovoked, set a trap for the innocent;
12 Let us swallow them up, as the nether world does, alive, in the prime of life, like those who go down to the pit!
13 All kinds of precious wealth shall we gain, we shall fill our houses with booty;
14 Cast in your lot with us, we shall all have one purse!"--
15 My son, walk not in the way with them, hold back your foot from their path!
16 (For their feet run to evil, they hasten to shed blood.)
17 It is in vain that a net is spread before the eyes of any bird--
18 These men lie in wait for their own blood, they set a trap for their own lives.
19 This is the fate of everyone greedy of loot: unlawful gain takes away the life of him who acquires it.
20 Wisdom cries aloud in the street, in the open squares she raises her voice;
21 Down the crowded ways she calls out, at the city gates she utters her words:
22 "How long, you simple ones, will you love inanity,
23 how long will you turn away at my reproof? Lo! I will pour out to you my spirit, I will acquaint you with my words.
24 "Because I called and you refused, I extended my hand and no one took notice;
25 Because you disdained all my counsel, and my reproof you ignored--
26 I, in my turn, will laugh at your doom; I will mock when terror overtakes you;
27 When terror comes upon you like a storm, and your doom approaches like a whirlwind; when distress and anguish befall you.
28 "Then they call me, but I answer not; they seek me, but find me not;
29 Because they hated knowledge, and chose not the fear of the LORD;
30 They ignored my counsel, they spurned all my reproof; And in their arrogance they preferred arrogance, and like fools they hated knowledge:
31 "Now they must eat the fruit of their own way, and with their own devices be glutted.
32 For the self-will of the simple kills them, the smugness of fools destroys them.
33 But he who obeys me dwells in security, in peace, without fear of harm."
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Proverbs 1 is an introduction to the book of Proverbs and emphasizes the importance of wisdom and knowledge. The chapter presents the voice of wisdom personified as a woman who calls on the streets, exhorting people to seek knowledge and reject foolishness and sin.
Proverbs 4:5-7: "Get wisdom, get discernment; don't forget the words of my mouth, or move away from them. Do not abandon it and she will protect you; love it, and she will take care of you. main thing; therefore, get wisdom. And besides, with everything you acquire, get discernment. " This verse emphasizes the importance of wisdom and discernment, which are the central themes of Proverbs 1.
Proverbs 2:1-6: "My Son, if you accept my words and keep my commandments in the heart, listening to wisdom and leaning the heart to understanding; yes, if you cry out of discernment and scream for understanding, if you look for Wisdom as sought is silver and seeking it as a hidden treasure is sought, then you will understand what the Lord is to fear and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom, and of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. " This verse highlights the importance of seeking wisdom and understanding, which are fundamental to living a godly life.
Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord of all your heart and do not support yourself in your own understanding; This verse highlights the importance of trust in God and his wisdom rather than relying only on our own limited understanding.
Proverbs 9:10: "The fear of the Lord is the principle of wisdom, and the knowledge of the saint is understanding." This verse emphasizes that the fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom and understanding, which are the central themes of Proverbs 1.
Proverbs 14:1: "The wise woman builds her home, but with her own hands the foolish drops her own." This verse highlights the importance of wisdom to build a healthy and prosperous life, which is a central theme of Proverbs 1.
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