Proverbs 1:1-7

Complete Jewish Bible

1 The proverbs of Shlomo the son of David,
king of Isra’el,
² are for learning about wisdom and discipline;
for understanding words expressing deep insight;
³ for gaining an intelligently disciplined life,
doing what is right, just and fair;
⁴ for endowing with caution those who don’t think
and the young person with knowledge and discretion.
⁵ Someone who is already wise
will hear and learn still more;
someone who already understands
will gain the ability to counsel well;
⁶ he will understand proverbs, obscure expressions,
the sayings and riddles of the wise.