Proverbs 1:5
By listening, the wise shall become wiser and the intelligent shall possess governments.
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In Context
4so as to give discernment to little ones, knowledge and understanding to adolescents.
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:32And David said to Abigail: “Blessed is the Lord, the God of Israel, who sent you this day to meet me. And blessed is your eloquence.
Job 34:2May the wise hear my words, and may the educated listen to me.
Job 34:16Therefore, if you have understanding, hear what is said, and heed the sound of my eloquence.
Proverbs 9:8Do not be willing to argue with a mocker, lest he hate you. Dispute with the wise, and he will love you.
Proverbs 12:1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge. But whoever hates correction is unwise.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 1:2-7
Proverbs We have now before us, I. A new author, or penman rather, or pen (if you will) made use of by the Holy Ghost for making known the mind of God to us, writing as moved by the finger of God (so the Spirit of God is called), and that is Solomon; through his hand came this book of Scripture and the two that follow it, Ecclesiastes and Canticles, a sermon and a song. Some think he wrote Canticles when he was very young, Proverbs in the midst of his days, and Ecclesiastes when he was old. In the title of his… Read the whole commentary →