ISV(i)
1 Introduction and PurposeThe proverbs of David’s son Solomon, king of Israel.
2 These proverbs are for gaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight;
3 for acquiring the discipline that produces wise behavior, righteousness, justice, and upright living;
4 for giving prudence to the naïve, and knowledge and discretion to the young.
5 Let the wise listen and increase their learning; let the person of understanding receive guidance
6 in understanding proverbs, clever sayings, words of the wise, and their riddles.