1 The proverbs of Solomon, David’s son who was king of Israel, ⌊given⌋
2 to grasp wisdom and discipline,to understand deep thoughts,
3 to acquire the discipline of wise behavior—righteousness and justice and fairness—
4 to give insight to gullible people,to give knowledge and foresight to the young—
5 a wise person will listen and continue to learn,and an understanding person will gain direction—
6 to understand a proverb and a clever saying,the words of wise people and their riddles.