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Proverbs 1:1-6

1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David and king of Israel.

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

2 Here are proverbs that will help you recognize wisdom and good advice, and understand sayings with deep meaning.

2 for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight;

3 They can teach you how to live intelligently and how to be honest, just, and fair.

3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair;

4 They can make an inexperienced person clever and teach young people how to be resourceful.

4 for giving prudence to those who are simple,knowledge and discretion to the young—

5 These proverbs can even add to the knowledge of the wise and give guidance to the educated,

5 let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—

6 so that they can understand the hidden meanings of proverbs and the problems that the wise raise.

6 for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.