Proverbs 1:1-2
Proverbs 1:1-2 New Living Translation (NLT)
These are the proverbs of Solomon, David’s son, king of Israel. Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline, to help them understand the insights of the wise.
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 1:1-2 King James Version (KJV)
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; To know wisdom and instruction; To perceive the words of understanding
Proverbs 1:1-2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: To know wisdom and instruction, To discern the sayings of understanding
Proverbs 1:1-2 New Century Version (NCV)
These are the wise words of Solomon son of David, king of Israel. They teach wisdom and self-control; they will help you understand wise words.
Proverbs 1:1-2 American Standard Version (ASV)
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding
Proverbs 1:1-2 New International Version (NIV)
The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight
Proverbs 1:1-2 New King James Version (NKJV)
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: To know wisdom and instruction, To perceive the words of understanding
Proverbs 1:1-2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The proverbs (truths obscurely expressed, maxims) of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: To know [skillful and godly] wisdom and instruction; To discern and comprehend the words of understanding and insight
Proverbs 1:1-2 New Living Translation (NLT)
These are the proverbs of Solomon, David’s son, king of Israel. Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline, to help them understand the insights of the wise.
Proverbs 1:1-2 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Here are kingdom revelations, words to live by, and words of wisdom given to empower you to reign in life, written as proverbs by Israel’s King Solomon, David’s son. Within these sayings will be found the revelation of wisdom and the impartation of spiritual understanding. Use them as keys to unlock the treasures of true knowledge.