Proverbs 1:5

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:
• English Standard Version (ESV)Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain 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

3for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair; 4for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young— let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance— 6for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. 7The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 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 9:9Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.
• Proverbs 12:1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.
• Job 34:10“So listen to me, you men of understanding. Far be it from God to do evil, from the Almighty to do wrong.
• Psalms 119:98Your commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies.
• 1 Corinthians 10:15I speak to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say.
• 1 Samuel 25:32David said to Abigail, “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, who has sent you today to meet me.
• 2 Chronicles 25:16While he was still speaking, the king said to him, “Have we appointed you an adviser to the king? Stop! Why 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

Topics related to Proverbs 1:5

• Counsel
• Instruction
• Wisdom
• Young Men

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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