The first chapter of Proverbs asks that the reader lean in and read the opening words, given from parents to their son, to see it as counsel to any who seeks to have understanding, to move beyond simple mindedness, folly, and even stupidity. Do you want to be simple, foolish, stupid and therefore of no use to your fellow man, and only a drain upon the kingdom and the world in which you live, or do you wish to be free, a bulwark against ungodliness, a stead anchor in times of storm, bearing fruit in every season? Then get wisdom! Listen to your fathers, your mothers, your Maker as He speaks.