1 The proverbs 0f Solomon son of David, king of Israel:

2 To know wisdom and instruction. To discern and understand words.

3 To receive instruction with wisdom, justice, judgment and integrity.

4 To give wisdom and refinement to the simple. To the young man knowledge and discretion.

5 A wise man will hear and will increase learning. A man of understanding will procure wise counsel.

6 This will help him understand a proverb and the interpretation as well as the words of the wise and their riddles.