Proverbs 1

The Purpose of Proverbs

1 The proverbs of Solomon  * 1:1 1Kg 4:32; Pr 10:1; 25:1; Ec 12:9 son of David, king of Israel:

2 For learning wisdom and discipline;

for understanding insightful sayings;

3 for receiving prudent instruction

in righteousness, justice, and integrity;  * 1:3 Pr 2:9

4 for teaching shrewdness to the inexperienced,  * 1:4 Or simple, or gullible,* 1:4 Pr 8:5

knowledge and discretion  * 1:4 Pr 2:11; 3:21 to a young man —