Proverbs 1:1-6

1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:
2 for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight;
3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair;
4 for giving prudence to those who are simple,[a]knowledge and discretion to the young—
5 let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—
6 for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.[b]

Cross References 9

  • 1. Matthew 13:3
  • 2. 1 Kings 4:29-34
  • 3. Proverbs 10:1; Proverbs 25:1; Ecclesiastes 1:1
  • 4. Proverbs 8:5
  • 5. Proverbs 2:10-11; Proverbs 8:12
  • 6. Proverbs 9:9
  • 7. S Psalms 49:4; Psalms 78:2; Matthew 13:10-17
  • 8. S Numbers 12:8; S Judges 14:12
  • 9. Proverbs 22:17; Proverbs 24:23

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. The Hebrew word rendered "simple" in Proverbs denotes a person who is gullible, without moral direction and inclined to evil.
  • [b]. Or "understanding a proverb, namely, a parable," / "and the sayings of the wise, their riddles"
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