Proverbs 1:1–6

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

[2] To know wisdom and instruction,

to understand words of insight,

[3] to receive instruction in wise dealing,

in righteousness, justice, and equity;

[4] to give prudence to the simple,

knowledge and discretion to the youth—

[5] Let the wise hear and increase in learning,

and the one who understands obtain guidance,

[6] to understand a proverb and a saying,

the words of the wise and their riddles. (ESV)