Proverbs 1:5

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

Cross References (9)

  • Proverbs 12:1 (36)

    Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.

  • Proverbs 9:9 (21)

    Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.

  • 1 Corinthians 10:15 (10)

    I speak to reasonable people; judge for yourselves what I say.

  • Job 34:10 (8)

    Therefore listen to me, O men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wrong, and from the Almighty to act unjustly.

  • Job 34:16 (8)

    If you have understanding, hear this; listen to my words.

  • Psalms 119:98–100 (7)

    Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me.

  • Job 34:34 (5)

    Men of understanding will declare to me, and the wise men who hear me will say:

  • 2 Chronicles 25:16 (4)

    While he was still speaking, the king asked, “Have we made you the counselor to the king? Stop! Why be struck down?” So

  • 1 Samuel 25:32–33 (3)

    Then David said to Abigail, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who sent you to meet me this day!