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Berean Standard Bible

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

Proverbs 1:2

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The book of Proverbs opens with a statement of purpose. Solomon's collection is meant to give practical guidance for living well before God.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;

King James Version (KJV)

To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;

American Standard Version (ASV)

To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding;

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

To have knowledge of wise teaching; to be clear about the words of reason:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Para entender sabiduría y doctrina; para conocer las razones prudentes;

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

para adquirir sabiduría y disciplina, para ayudar a comprender las palabras inteligentes;

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