Proverbs 1:5

A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

Cross-reference

Proverbs 12:1 links loving instruction to knowledge—paralleling the wise man's increase in learning and counsel.

Proverbs 9:9 states a wise man grows wiser through instruction—directly reinforcing the increase in learning mentioned here.

Proverbs 21:11 shows that paying attention to the wise brings knowledge — equivalent to the listening and learning in 1:5.

Proverbs 18:15 repeats that the discerning acquire knowledge and the wise seek it — directly paralleling 1:5's call to add learning.

Proverbs 15:14 describes the discerning heart seeking knowledge — same theme of growing in wisdom from 1:5.

Proverbs 12:15 contrasts fools who trust their own way with the wise who listen to advice — directly echoing the call to listen and learn in 1:5.

Proverbs 10:8 says the wise receive commandments — echoing the call in Proverbs 1:5 to listen and add learning.

In 1 Samuel 25:33, David praises Abigail's discretion — illustrating how the wise accept guidance that prevents folly.

In 2 Chronicles 25:16, the prophet rebukes Amaziah for ignoring counsel — contrasting with the wise who seek guidance.

Job 34:2 Parallel

In Job 34:2, Elihu calls the wise to listen — a direct parallel to the proverb's invitation to gain understanding.

In Exodus 18:24, Moses heeds Jethro's advice — a model of a wise leader receiving guidance as the proverb urges.

Jeremiah 17:23 describes Israel's refusal to listen — the opposite response to the call in 1:5 for the wise to listen and learn.

Daniel 12:10 contrasts the wise who understand with the wicked who don't — echoing the wise's pursuit of learning in 1:5.

Hosea 14:9 Parallel

Hosea 14:9 addresses the wise and discerning to understand God's ways — directly parallel to 1:5's call to listen and gain guidance.

Matthew 13:23 describes the good soil hearer who understands and bears fruit — parallels 1:5's call to listen and increase learning.

Psalm 119:98-100 shows the psalmist gaining wisdom through God's commands—illustrating the increase in learning that Proverbs promises.

Acts 17:11 Parallel

In Acts 17:11, the Bereans examine Scripture daily to verify Paul's teaching, embodying the wise listener who adds to their learning.

In 1 Kings 10:3, Solomon answers all her questions — demonstrating the value of wise counsel that the discerning seek.

Acts 18:26 Parallel

Acts 18:26 shows Priscilla and Aquila explaining God's way more accurately to Apollos — a model of the discerning receiving guidance.

1 Corinthians 14:31 encourages orderly prophecy so all may learn — mirroring the wise adding to their learning through listening.