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Proverbs 1:6

Wisdom

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

5 let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel

by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.

7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

8 Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother.

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BSB
by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
KJV
To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
WEB
to understand a proverb and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.
ASV
To understand a proverb, and a figure, The words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
DARBY
to understand a proverb and an allegory, the words of the wise and their enigmas.
BLB
to understand a proverb and a parable, the words of the wise ones and their riddles.
ÅB
Av dem kan en lære å forstå ordspråk og billedtale, vismenns ord og deres gåter.
OTB
For å forstå ordspråk og lignelser, de vises ord og gåter.
B1930
Av dem kan en lære å forstå ordsprog og billedtale, vismenns ord og deres gåter.

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