Proverbs 8:33
“Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.”
Proverbs 8:33 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Hear instruction and be wise, and refuse it not.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Hear instruction, and be wise, And refuse it not.
- DARBYDarby
- hear instruction and be wise, and refuse it not.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Hear instruction, and be wise. Don't refuse it.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Hear instruction, and be wise, and slight not.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Hear instruction and be wise; do not reject it.
Context: Proverbs 8
31Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.
32Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
33Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
34Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
35For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.
About Proverbs 8: The Excellence of Wisdom
Solomon extols the virtues of wisdom as a divine and foundational force in the creation of the world
Commentary
This chapter shows that true wisdom is not just an abstract concept but an active force at work in the world. Through wisdom, God has created and structured the universe, and it is the pathway to genuine happiness and success in life. As we read through this chapter, we see how wisdom is portrayed not as something hidden away, but as a very present and desirable reality that calls out to us. Thus, this section of Proverbs invites readers to embrace wisdom as a friend and guide, rather than a mere intellectual pursuit.