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Proverbs 1:1–6 states that these proverbs aim to give wisdom, instruction, and understanding. They are meant to produce prudent living marked by righteousness, justice, and equity. The passage also says they help the simple gain prudence and the young gain knowledge and discretion.
1The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel:
2To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding;
3To receive instruction in wise dealing, In righteousness, justice, and equity;
4To give prudence to the simple, Knowledge and discretion to the young man:
5That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; That the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:
6To understand a proverb, and parables, The words and riddles of the wise.