Proverbs 1:2
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 1
“To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;”Proverbs 1:2
What Does Proverbs 1:2 Mean?
Proverbs 1:2 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 1, verse 2 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Wisdom.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 1:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 7:4“Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:”Proverbs 8:33“Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.”Deuteronomy 4:5“Behold, I have taught you statutes and judgments, even as the LORD my God commanded me, that ye should do so in the land whither ye go to possess it.”1 Kings 3:9“Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?”Proverbs 2:9“Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.”Proverbs 17:16“Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?”2 Timothy 3:15“And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.”1 Kings 12:8“But he forsook the counsel of the old men, which they had given him, and consulted with the young men that were grown up with him, and which stood before him:”Proverbs 4:5“Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.”Proverbs 16:16“How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!”Luke 11:49“Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute:”Proverbs 8:5“O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.”
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