Proverbs 1:5

A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 1:5

BSB
let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel
AKJV
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain to wise counsels:
CPDV
By listening, the wise shall become wiser and the intelligent shall possess governments.
ERV
That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; and that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:
NHEB
A wise man will hear and increase in learning, and a man of understanding will attain to sound counsel.
SMT
The wise one will hear and he will add learning: and he understanding, shall obtain guidance:

Commentary for Proverbs 1:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 1:5
Summary
Wise learners seek expanded knowledge continuously
Event
Wise man increases learning
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom