English Standard Version
Proverbs 1:5
5Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance,
Proverbs 1:5 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
- New International Version (NIV)let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—
- New King James Version (NKJV)A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,
- New Living Translation (NLT)Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser. Let those with understanding receive guidance
Context of Proverbs 1:5
3to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; 4to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth— Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance, 6to understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles. 7The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Read all of Proverbs 1Proverbs 1:5 word by word
יִשְׁמַ֣ע חָ֭כָם וְי֣וֹסֶף לֶ֑קַח וְ֝נָב֗וֹן תַּחְבֻּל֥וֹת יִקְנֶֽה׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- A wiseחָכָםchâkâm · wiseH2450
- will hearשָׁמַעshâma‛ · to hear: hearH8085
- and will increaseיָסַףyâsaph · to addH3254
- learningלֶ֫קַחleqach · teachingH3948
- and a man of understandingבִּיןbîyn · to understandH995
- shall attainקָנָהqânâh · to buyH7069
- unto wise counselsתַּחְבֻּלָהtachbûlâh tachbûlâh · counselH8458
Cross-references for Proverbs 1:5
- Proverbs 9:9Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
- Proverbs 12:1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
- Job 34:10"Therefore, hear me, you men of understanding: far be it from God that he should do wickedness, and from the Almighty that he should do wrong.
- Psalms 119:98Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me.
- 1 Corinthians 10:15I speak as to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say.
- 1 Samuel 25:32And David said to Abigail, "Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who sent you this day to meet me!
- 2 Chronicles 25:16But as he was speaking, the king said to him, "Have we made you a royal counselor? Stop! Why should you be struck down?" So the prophet stopped, but said, "I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this and have not listened to my counsel."
Commentaries on Proverbs 1:5
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 5A wise man wilt hear - I shall not only give such instructions as may be suitable to the youthful and inexperienced, but also to those who have much knowledge and understanding. So said St. Paul: We speak wisdom among them that are perfect. This and the following verse are connected in the old MS. and in Coverdale: "By hearyinge the wyse man shall come by more wysdome; and by experience he shall be more apte to understonde a parable and the interpretation…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 5But it is not for the young only that he writes. The “man of understanding” may gain “wise counsels,” literally, the power to “steer” his course rightly on the dangerous seas of life. This “steersmanship,” it may be noted, is a word almost unique to Proverbs (compare “counsel” in Proverbs 11:14; Proverbs 12:5; Proverbs 24:6).Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2-7This introduction explains the book's purpose and identifies the different audiences it addresses.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 5-65-6. Such writings the wise, who pursue right ends by right means, will value. learning--not the act, but matter of it. wise counsels--or the art and principles of governing.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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