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Proverbs 1:2

Wisdom

1 These are the proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel,

for gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight,

3 and for receiving instruction in wise living and in righteousness, justice, and equity.

4 To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,

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BSB
for gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight,
KJV
To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
WEB
to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;
ASV
To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding;
DARBY
to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;
BLB
For knowing wisdom and discipline, for discerning words of understanding,
ÅB
Av dem kan en lære visdom og tukt og å skjønne forstandige ord;
OTB
For å oppnå visdom og instruksjon, for å skjelne ord av forståelse;
B1930
Av dem kan en lære visdom og tukt og å skjønne forstandige ord;

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