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:
• New International Version (NIV)let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—
• 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,

Context of Proverbs 1:5

3Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives, to help them do what is right, just, and fair. 4These proverbs will give insight to the simple, knowledge and discernment to the young. Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser. Let those with understanding receive guidance 6by exploring the meaning in these proverbs and parables, the words of the wise and their riddles. 7Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

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 even wiser. Teach the righteous, and they will learn even more.
• Proverbs 12:1To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.
• Job 34:10“Listen to me, you who have understanding. Everyone knows that God doesn’t sin! The Almighty can do no wrong.
• Psalms 119:98Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide.
• 1 Corinthians 10:15You are reasonable people. Decide for yourselves if what I am saying is true.
• 1 Samuel 25:32David replied to Abigail, “Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, who has sent you to meet me today!
• 2 Chronicles 25:16But the king interrupted him and said, “Since when have I made you the king’s counselor? Be quiet now before I have you killed!” So the prophet stopped with this warning: “I know that God has determined to destroy you because you have done this and have refused to accept 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