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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives, to help them do what is right, just, and fair.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and for receiving instruction in wise living and in righteousness, justice, and equity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />To receive the instruction of wisdom, Justice, judgment, and equity;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />To receive instruction in wise behavior, Righteousness, justice, and integrity;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />To receive instruction in wise behavior, Righteousness, justice and equity;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />To receive instruction in wise behavior, Righteousness, justice and equity;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />To receive discipline <i>that leads to</i> insight, Righteousness, justice, and equity,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />To receive instruction in wise behavior <i>and</i> the discipline of wise thoughtfulness, Righteousness, justice, and integrity;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />for receiving prudent instruction in righteousness, justice, and integrity;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />for receiving wise instruction in righteousness, justice, and integrity; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />To receive instruction in wise dealing, In righteousness and justice and equity;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You will learn what is right and honest and fair. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />To receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness and judgment and equity;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />to acquire the discipline of wise behavior- righteousness and justice and fairness-<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They can teach you how to live intelligently and how to be honest, just, and fair. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />for acquiring the discipline that produces wise behavior, righteousness, justice, and upright living; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and for receiving instruction in wise living and in righteousness, justice, and equity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />To receive moral instruction in skillful living, in righteousness, justice, and equity. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />To receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For receiving the instruction of wisdom, "" Righteousness, judgment, and uprightness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For receiving the instruction of wisdom, Righteousness, judgment, and uprightness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice and judgment, and uprightness;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />and to receive the instruction of doctrine, justice, and judgment, and equity: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />to understand words of prudence, and to accept the instruction of doctrine, justice and judgment, and equity,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />May receive instruction in wise conduct, in what is right, just and fair; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />for gaining instruction in wise dealing, righteousness, justice, and equity;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />To receive discipline, reverence, righteousness, and justice, and equity;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />To receive instruction and awe and righteousness and judgment and uprightness;<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />To receive the discipline of wisdom, Justice, and right, and equity;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />to receive also hard saying, and to understand true justice, and <i>how</i> to direct judgement;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/1-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=10" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/1.htm">The Beginning of Knowledge</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>for gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight, <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: lā·qa·ḥaṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">and for receiving</a> <a href="/hebrew/4148.htm" title="4148: mū·sar (N-msc) -- Discipline, chastening, correction. From yacar; properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint.">instruction</a> <a href="/hebrew/7919.htm" title="7919: haś·kêl (V-Hifil-InfAbs) -- To be, circumspect, intelligent. A primitive root; to be circumspect and hence, intelligent.">in wise living</a> <a href="/hebrew/6664.htm" title="6664: ṣe·ḏeq (N-ms) -- Rightness, righteousness. From tsadaq; the right; also equity or prosperity.">and in righteousness,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: ū·miš·pāṭ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Judgment. ">justice,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4339.htm" title="4339: ū·mê·šā·rîm (Conj-w:: N-mp) -- Evenness, uprightness, equity. From yashar; evenness, i.e. prosperity or concord; also straightness, i.e. rectitude.">and equity.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-13.htm">James 3:13</a></span><br />Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">Colossians 1:9-10</a></span><br />For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, / so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16-17</a></span><br />All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-11.htm">Hebrews 12:11</a></span><br />No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">Philippians 1:9-11</a></span><br />And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, / so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, / filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-15.htm">Ephesians 5:15-17</a></span><br />Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, / redeeming the time, because the days are evil. / Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a></span><br />Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-30.htm">1 Corinthians 1:30</a></span><br />It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/1-5.htm">2 Peter 1:5-8</a></span><br />For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge; / and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; / and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-25</a></span><br />Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a></span><br />The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-66.htm">Psalm 119:66</a></span><br />Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in Your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a></span><br />He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-24.htm">Jeremiah 9:24</a></span><br />But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/111-10.htm">Psalm 111:10</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;</p><p class="hdg">receive</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/2-1.htm">Proverbs 2:1,9</a></b></br> My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/8-10.htm">Proverbs 8:10,11</a></b></br> Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/22-22.htm">Job 22:22</a></b></br> Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, and lay up his words in thine heart.</p><p class="hdg">equity</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/3-28.htm">1 Kings 3:28</a></b></br> And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God <i>was</i> in him, to do judgment.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_timothy/3-13.htm">Acquiring</a> <a href="/psalms/33-22.htm">Behavior</a> <a href="/psalms/106-29.htm">Behaviour</a> <a href="/psalms/7-16.htm">Dealing</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-2.htm">Discipline</a> <a href="/psalms/118-18.htm">Disciplined</a> <a href="/psalms/99-4.htm">Equity</a> <a href="/psalms/96-6.htm">Fair</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-2.htm">Instruction</a> <a href="/psalms/109-31.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/psalms/149-9.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/psalms/146-7.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/psalms/144-4.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-18.htm">Prudent</a> <a href="/psalms/75-2.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-16.htm">Receiving</a> <a href="/psalms/144-11.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/145-7.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/125-5.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-13.htm">Trained</a> <a href="/psalms/143-10.htm">Uprightness</a> <a href="/psalms/146-9.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-2.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-2.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/4-7.htm">Acquiring</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-13.htm">Behavior</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-9.htm">Behaviour</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-1.htm">Dealing</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Discipline</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-19.htm">Disciplined</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-9.htm">Equity</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-9.htm">Fair</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Instruction</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-16.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-8.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-8.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-16.htm">Life</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-5.htm">Prudent</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-1.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-7.htm">Receiving</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-10.htm">Right</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-9.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-13.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-6.htm">Trained</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-9.htm">Uprightness</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-15.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-5.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/1-1.htm">The use of the proverbs</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">An exhortation to fear God, and believe his word</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/1-10.htm">to avoid the enticing of sinners</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/1-20.htm">Wisdom complains of her contempt</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/1-24.htm">She threatens her contemners</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the biblical context, wisdom is not merely intellectual knowledge but a skillful application of God's principles. The Hebrew word for wisdom, "chokmah," often refers to the ability to make godly choices. This aligns with the teachings found in the book of James, where wisdom is described as pure, peace-loving, considerate, and full of mercy (<a href="/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17</a>). The ancient Near Eastern culture highly valued wisdom literature, as seen in other biblical books like Job and Ecclesiastes, which also explore themes of wisdom and understanding. The pursuit of wisdom is a recurring theme throughout Proverbs, urging believers to live in a way that honors God and benefits others.<p><b>and in righteousness</b><br>"Righteousness" in this context refers to living in a way that is morally right and just according to God's standards. The Hebrew word "tsedaqah" conveys a sense of ethical conduct and integrity. Righteousness is a key attribute of God, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/11-7.htm">Psalm 11:7</a>, which states that the Lord is righteous and loves justice. In the New Testament, righteousness is further expounded upon as being fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is our righteousness (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-30.htm">1 Corinthians 1:30</a>). The call to righteousness is a call to reflect God's character in our actions and decisions, aligning with the biblical mandate to be holy as God is holy (<a href="/1_peter/1-16.htm">1 Peter 1:16</a>).<p><b>justice</b><br>The term "justice" here is about fairness and the equitable treatment of others. In the biblical sense, justice involves upholding what is right and correcting what is wrong. The Hebrew word "mishpat" is often used in the Old Testament to describe God's just nature and His desire for His people to act justly. <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a> encapsulates this by stating that God requires His people to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with Him. Justice is a central theme in the prophetic books, where the prophets often rebuke Israel for failing to uphold justice, especially towards the poor and marginalized. In the New Testament, Jesus embodies perfect justice, and His teachings often challenge societal norms to reflect God's justice (<a href="/matthew/23-23.htm">Matthew 23:23</a>).<p><b>and equity</b><br>"Equity" refers to fairness and impartiality, ensuring that all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Hebrew word "meyshar" suggests a level path or evenness, symbolizing fairness in judgment and treatment. This concept is closely related to justice but emphasizes the impartial application of laws and principles. In biblical history, leaders like King Solomon were renowned for their equitable judgments, as seen in the famous account of the two women claiming the same child (<a href="/1_kings/3-16.htm">1 Kings 3:16-28</a>). Equity is a reflection of God's character, who shows no favoritism (<a href="/romans/2-11.htm">Romans 2:11</a>) and calls His followers to do the same. The pursuit of equity is a call to reflect God's fairness in our interactions and decisions, ensuring that we uphold the dignity and worth of every person.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>- Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>- The primary audience for the Proverbs, representing God's chosen people who were to live according to His laws.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_literature.htm">Wisdom Literature</a></b><br>- Proverbs is part of the wisdom literature in the Bible, which includes practical teachings for living a life that honors God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_instruction.htm">The Importance of Instruction</a></b><br>Emphasize the necessity of being open to receiving instruction. In a conservative Christian perspective, this means valuing the teachings of Scripture and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_wisely.htm">Living Wisely</a></b><br>Wise living involves making decisions that reflect God's character. This includes being prudent, discerning, and thoughtful in our daily actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/pursuing_righteousness.htm">Pursuing Righteousness</a></b><br>Righteousness is about aligning our lives with God's standards. It involves moral integrity and a commitment to living according to biblical principles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_justice_and_equity.htm">Commitment to Justice and Equity</a></b><br>Justice and equity are about treating others fairly and advocating for what is right. Christians are called to reflect God's justice in their interactions with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_application_of_wisdom.htm">Practical Application of Wisdom</a></b><br>Encourage believers to apply wisdom in practical ways, such as in their relationships, work, and community involvement, ensuring that their actions reflect God's righteousness and justice.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_suicide.htm">What defines true righteousness according to the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_98_align_with_injustice.htm">Psalm 98 portrays God as righteous and just, yet countless injustices have occurred throughout history--how does this align with a fair divine judgment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_the_righteous_suffer_hardships.htm">Proverbs 3:33 states the Lord curses the wicked and blesses the righteous--how do we reconcile this with righteous people facing severe hardships and injustices?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_the_unethical_often_succeed.htm">Proverbs 2 depicts a direct correlation between virtue and success--why do corrupt or unethical individuals often thrive in reality?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">To receive the instruction of wisdom.--</span>To take in, or appropriate, the "discipline" which results in "prudence" (<span class= "ital">hask?l</span>) or practical wisdom; so David "behaved himself wisely" (<a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm" title="And David went out wherever Saul sent him, and behaved himself wisely: and Saul set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul's servants.">1Samuel 18:5</a>).<p><span class= "bld">Equity.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">what is straight, </span>so true, honest.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">To receive the instruction of wisdom.</span> This verse carries on the statement of the design of the Proverbs. <span class="accented">To receive</span>; Hebrew, <span class="hebrew">לְקַחַת</span> (<span class="accented">lakakhath</span>), not the same word as "to know" (<span class="hebrew">לָדַּעַת</span>), in ver. 2, though regarded as synonymous with it by Delitzsch. Its meaning is well represented by the LXX. <span class="greek">δέξασθαι</span>, and the Authorized Version "to receive." The Hebrew, <span class="hebrew">לָקַחַת</span>, is infinitive, and means properly "to take, or lay hold of," hence "to receive," Greek, <span class="greek">δέχομαι</span>, No doubt it conveys the idea of intellectual reception (cf. <a href="/proverbs/2-1.htm">Proverbs 2:1</a>). <span class="accented">The instruction of wisdom</span>; Hebrew, <span class="hebrew">מוּסַר הַשְׂכֵּל</span> (<span class="accented">musar has'kel</span>); <span class="accented">i.e.</span> the discipline or moral training which leads on to reason, intelligence, or wisdom (as Hitzig, Fuerst, Zockler); or discipline full of insight, discernment, or thoughtfulness (as Umbreit, Ewald, Delitzsch). The phrase does not mean the wisdom which instruction imparts. The <span class="accented">word musar</span> occurs here in a slightly different sense from its use in ver. 2; there it is objective, here its meaning as a medium for the attainment of wisdom is more distinctly brought out. <span class="accented">Wisdom</span> (<span class="accented">haskel</span>) <span class="accented">is</span> properly "thoughtfulness" (so Umbreit. Ewald, Delitzsch, Plumptre). It is strictly the infinitive absolute of <span class="hebrew">שָׂכַל</span> (<span class="accented">sakal</span>), "to entwine or involve," and as a substantive it stands for the thinking through of a subject, so "thoughtfulness." The LXX. renders this sentence, <span class="greek">δέξασθαί τε στροφὰς</span>, which St. Jerome understands as "versutias sermonum et solutiones aenigmatum" ("the cunning or craftiness of words and the explication of enigmas"). <span class="cmt_word">Justice, and judgment, and equity.</span> These words seem to be the unfolding of the meaning contained in the expression, "the instruction of wisdom." Holden regards the last four words as objective genitives dependent on "instruction," but wrongly. Cornelius a Laplde states that "justice and judgment and equity" indicate the same thing in different aspects. "<span class="accented">Justice</span> stands for the thing itself - that which is <span class="accented">just</span>; <span class="accented">judgment</span> in respect of right reason, which says it is just; and <span class="accented">equity</span> in respect of its being agreeable to the Law of God." <span class="accented">Justice</span>; Hebrew, <span class="hebrew">צֶדֶק</span> (<span class="accented">tsedek</span>), from the root <span class="hebrew">צָדַק</span> (<span class="accented">tsadak</span>), "to be right, or straight;" in a moral sense it means "rectitude," "<span class="accented">right</span>," as in <a href="/isaiah/15-2.htm">Isaiah 15:2</a> (Gesenius). The underlying idea is that of straightness. Heidenheim, quoted by Delitzsch, maintains that in <span class="accented">tsedek</span> the conception of the <span class="accented">justum</span> prevails; but the latter enlarges its meaning, and holds that it also has the idea of a mode of thought and action regulated, not by the letter of the Law, but by love, as in <a href="/isaiah/41-2.htm">Isaiah 41:2</a>; <a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6</a>. Plumptre thinks "righteousness" would be a better translation of the word, on the ground that the Hebrew includes the ideas of truth and beneficence. Compare with this the LXX. <span class="greek">δικαιοσύνη</span>. Zockler also renders "righteousness," <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "that which is in accord with the will and ordinances of God as Supreme Judge." In the Authorized Version, in <a href="/proverbs/2-9.htm">Proverbs 2:9</a>, where we have the same collocation of words, <span class="accented">tsedek is</span> translated "righteousness;" cf. <a href="/proverbs/12-17.htm">Proverbs 12:17</a>, "He who utters truth shows forth righteousness (<span class="accented">tsedek</span>)." <span class="accented">Judgment</span>; Hebrew, <span class="hebrew">מְשְׁפָּט</span> (<span class="accented">mish'pat</span>), from the root <span class="hebrew">שָׁפַּט</span> (<span class="accented">shapat</span>), "to adjust, judge," corresponds with the Hebrew in meaning; it is the delivery of a correct judgment on human actions. Compare the LXX. <span class="greek">κρίμα κατευθύνειν</span>. <span class="accented">Equity</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> rectitude in thought and action (Delitzsch), or integrity (Zockler). This quality expresses upright demeanour or honoumble action on one's own part individually, while "judgment" has regard both to our own and the actions of others. The Hebrew, <span class="accented">mesharim</span> (<span class="hebrew">מֵשָׁרִים</span>), used only in the plural, is from the root <span class="hebrew">יָשַׁר</span> (<span class="accented">yashar</span>), "to be straight or even," and is equal to "uprightness." The plural form is reproduced in the marginal reading "equities;" comp. <a href="/psalms/17-2.htm">Psalm 17:2</a>, "Let thine eyes beheld the things that are equal (<span class="accented">mesharim</span>)." The Vulgate reads <span class="accented">aequitas</span> and the Syriae <span class="accented">rectitudo.</span> The two ideas in judgment and equity appear to be expressed in the LXX. by the phrase. <span class="greek">κρίμα κατευθύνειν</span>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/1-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">to receive</span><br /><span class="heb">לָ֭קַחַת</span> <span class="translit">(lā·qa·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">instruction</span><br /><span class="heb">מוּסַ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(mū·sar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4148.htm">Strong's 4148: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chastisement, reproof, warning, instruction, restraint</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in wise living,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשְׂכֵּ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(haś·kêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7919.htm">Strong's 7919: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be, circumspect, intelligent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in righteousness,</span><br /><span class="heb">צֶ֥דֶק</span> <span class="translit">(ṣe·ḏeq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6664.htm">Strong's 6664: </a> </span><span class="str2">The right, equity, prosperity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">justice,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝מִשְׁפָּ֗ט</span> <span class="translit">(ū·miš·pāṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> </span><span class="str2">A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and equity,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמֵישָׁרִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mê·šā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4339.htm">Strong's 4339: </a> </span><span class="str2">Evenness, prosperity, concord, straightness, rectitude</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/1-3.htm">Proverbs 1:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/1-3.htm">Proverbs 1:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/1-3.htm">Proverbs 1:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/1-3.htm">Proverbs 1:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/1-3.htm">Proverbs 1:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/1-3.htm">Proverbs 1:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/1-3.htm">Proverbs 1:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/1-3.htm">Proverbs 1:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/1-3.htm">Proverbs 1:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/1-3.htm">Proverbs 1:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/1-3.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 1:3 To receive instruction in wise dealing (Prov. 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