Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 1:5 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Proverbs 1:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 1 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:”
Proverbs 1:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 1:5
True wisdom paradoxically increases the wise person's hunger for more knowledge. This counters both arrogant complacency and despairing ignorance. The 'wise counsel' (Hebrew 'tachbulot') suggests skilled navigation, showing that growth in wisdom enables better life stewardship under God's providence.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 1:5
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“but he who hates reproof is stupid.”
“and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man”
“I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.”
“for your commandments are always with me.”
“yes”
“as he talked with him”
“Blessed be Yahweh”