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10 My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them. 11 If they say, “Come along with us; let’s lie in wait for innocent blood, let’s ambush some harmless soul; 12 let’s swallow them alive, like the grave, and whole, like those who go down to the pit; 13 we will get all sorts of valuable things.
doing what is right and just and fair; 4 for giving prudence to those who are simple,[a] knowledge and discretion to the young—. 5 let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—. 6 for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.[b]
1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: 2 for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight; 3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair; 4 for giving prudence to those who are simple,[a] knowledge and discretion to the young—.
Proverbs 1 is a compelling call to understand the true value of wisdom. It encourages a proactive approach to seeking knowledge, warns against the enticement of sin, and underscores the importance of fearing the Lord.
A proverb is not a magical formula, bringing wisdom and blessing by incantation: ‘Like a lame man’s legs, which hang useless, is a proverb in the mouth of fools’ (Prov. 26:7).” (Phillips) iv. Proverbs rarely quotes other parts of the Hebrew Scriptures, such as the torah or law.
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary. 1:1-6 The lessons here given are plain, and likely to benefit those who feel their own ignorance, and their need to be taught. If young people take heed to their ways, according to Solomon's Proverbs, they will gain knowledge and discretion.
To perceive the words of understanding — Those words which are the effects of a good understanding, or which give a man that true understanding whereby he can discern between truth and error, between good and evil, in order that he may choose the former and refuse the latter.
