Proverbs 1:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 1:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 1:3 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; equity: Heb. equities" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 1:3 — KJV
“To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; equity: Heb. equities”
— Proverbs 1:3 (KJV)
Proverbs 1:3 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 1:3
“And he provided the first part for himself, because there, in a portion of the lawgiver, was he seated; and he came with the heads of the people, he executed the justice of the LORD, and his judgments with Israel. seated: Heb. cieled”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:3: justice, judgment, heb
“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 was in him, to do judgment. in him: Heb. in the midst of him”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:3: wisdom, judgment, heb
“For there is a man whose labour is in wisdom, and in knowledge, and in equity; yet to a man that hath not laboured therein shall he leave it for his portion. This also is vanity and a great evil. leave: Heb. give”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:3: wisdom, equity, heb
“If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they. at the... Heb. at the will, or, purpose”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:3: justice, judgment, heb
“Thus saith the LORD, Keep ye judgment, and do justice: for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed. judgment: or, equity”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:3: justice, judgment, equity
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