Proverbs 1:1-4

Purpose and Theme 1The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:

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

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

4for giving prudence to those who are simple, The Hebrew word rendered simple in Proverbs denotes a person who is gullible, without moral direction and inclined to evil. knowledge and discretion to the young—