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Proverbs 1:5: Meaning Explained
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
Proverbs 1:5
“Let the wise listen and add to their learning. Let the discerning acquire guidance,”
What Does This Verse Mean?
Even smart people should keep learning more. Even people with good sense should keep getting advice.
What’s Happening Here
Solomon is saying that wisdom is for everyone, even people who are already smart. Smart people know that they can always learn more. Wise people keep looking for guidance.
Key Words
wisesmart and understanding
discerningable to see the truth and understand
Why It Matters
You never stop needing to learn, no matter how smart you are.
Did You Know?
The smartest people are those who keep learning their whole lives.
Word Study
H8085
man will hearיִשְׁמַ֣ע
H2450
A wiseחָ֭כָם
H3254
and will increaseוְי֣וֹסֶף
H3948
learningלֶ֑קַח
H995
and a man of understandingוְ֝נָב֗וֹן
H8458
unto wise counselsתַּחְבֻּל֥וֹת
H7069
shall attainיִקְנֶֽה׃
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