Proverbs 1:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 1:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 1:5 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 1:5 — KJV
“A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:”
— Proverbs 1:5 (KJV)
Proverbs 1:5 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 1:5
“The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:5: wise, hear, increase
“Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:5: wise, hear, understanding
“Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:5: wise, hear, understanding
“Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:5: wise, hear, understanding
“Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me. of...: Heb. of heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:5: wise, hear, understanding
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