1 These are the proverbs of Solomon, David’s son, king of Israel.
2 Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline,to help them understand the insights of the wise.
3 Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives,to help them do what is right, just, and fair.
4 These proverbs will give insight to the simple,knowledge and discernment to the young.
5 Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser.Let those with understanding receive guidance
6 by exploring the meaning in these proverbs and parables,the words of the wise and their riddles.