Proverbs 1:1–6

The Beginning of Knowledge

1 aThe proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:

2  To know wisdom and instruction,

to understand words of insight,

3  to receive instruction in wise dealing,

in brighteousness, justice, and equity;

4  to give prudence to cthe simple,

knowledge and ddiscretion to the youth—

5  Let the wise hear and eincrease in learning,

and the one who understands obtain guidance,

6  to understand a proverb and a saying,

fthe words of the wise and their griddles.