Proverbs

Proverbs 1




The Purpose of Proverbs




1 These are the proverbs of Solomon, David's son, king of Israel.


2 Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline, to help them understand the insights of the wise.


3 Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives,to help them do what is right, just, and fair.


4 These proverbs will give insight to the simple, knowledge and discernment to the young.


5 Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser. Let those with understanding receive guidance.


6 By exploring the meaning in these proverbs and parables,the words of the wise and their riddles.


7 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.