Proverbs 1:1-7

I. TITLE AND INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1

Purpose of the Proverbs of Solomon

1. The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel:
2. That people may know wisdom and discipline, may understand intelligent sayings;
3. May receive instruction in wise conduct, in what is right, just and fair;
4. That resourcefulness may be imparted to the naive, knowledge and discretion to the young.
5. The wise by hearing them will advance in learning, the intelligent will gain sound guidance,
6. To comprehend proverb and byword, the words of the wise and their riddles.
7. Fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline.