Proverbs 1
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
1 Ref The wise sayings of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel.
2 Ref To have knowledge of wise teaching; to be clear about the words of reason:
3 Ref To be trained in the ways of wisdom, in righteousness and judging truly and straight behaviour:
4 Ref To make the simple-minded sharp, and to give the young man knowledge, and serious purpose:
5 Ref (The wise man, hearing, will get greater learning, and the acts of the man of good sense will be wisely guided:)
World English Bible (WEB)
1 Ref The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel:
2 Ref To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding;
3 Ref To receive instruction in wise dealing, In righteousness, justice, and equity;
4 Ref To give prudence to the simple, Knowledge and discretion to the young man:
5 Ref That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; That the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:
King James Version (KJV)
1 Ref The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;
2 Ref To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
3 Ref To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;
4 Ref To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
5 Ref A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: