1. The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel:
2. to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;
3. to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;
4. to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man:
5. that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel: