1-6 These are the wise sayings of Solomon,David’s son, Israel’s king—Written down so we’ll know how to live well and right,to understand what life means and where it’s going;A manual for living,for learning what’s right and just and fair;To teach the inexperienced the ropesand give our young people a grasp on reality.There’s something here also for seasoned men and women,still a thing or two for the experienced to learn—Fresh wisdom to probe and penetrate,the rhymes and reasons of wise men and women.