Proverbs 1:2 Cross References

Proverbs 1:2

2: The purpose of these proverbs is to teach people wisdom and discipline, and to help them understand wise sayings.

Deuteronomy 4:5

  1. "You must obey these laws and regulations when you arrive in the land you are about to enter and occupy. The LORD my God gave them to me and commanded me to pass them on to you.
  2. If you obey them carefully, you will display your wisdom and intelligence to the surrounding nations. When they hear about these laws, they will exclaim, `What other nation is as wise and prudent as this!'

Proverbs 7:4

  1. Love wisdom like a sister; make insight a beloved member of your family.

Proverbs 17:16

  1. It is senseless to pay tuition to educate a fool who has no heart for wisdom.

2 Timothy 3:15

  1. You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus.
  2. All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right.
  3. It is God's way of preparing us in every way, fully equipped for every good thing God wants us to do.

Proverbs 8:5

  1. How naive you are! Let me give you common sense. O foolish ones, let me give you understanding.

1 Kings 3:9

  1. Give me an understanding mind so that I can govern your people well and know the difference between right and wrong. For who by himself is able to govern this great nation of yours?"
  2. The Lord was pleased with Solomon's reply and was glad that he had asked for wisdom.
  3. So God replied, "Because you have asked for wisdom in governing my people and have not asked for a long life or riches for yourself or the death of your enemies--
  4. I will give you what you asked for! I will give you a wise and understanding mind such as no one else has ever had or ever will have!

Proverbs 4:5

  1. Learn to be wise, and develop good judgment. Don't forget or turn away from my words.
  2. Don't turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you. Love her, and she will guard you.
  3. Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do! And whatever else you do, get good judgment.

Proverbs 16:16

  1. How much better to get wisdom than gold, and understanding than silver!
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