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New International Version. 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—. Read full chapter.
Proverbs 1-4. New International Version. Purpose and Theme. 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]
Purpose and Theme. 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, a profound chapter of the Bible, is penned by Solomon, one of the wisest men who ever lived. This chapter serves as an introduction to the Book of Proverbs and sets a foundation of moral instruction, wisdom, and understanding.
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.
Purpose and theme. 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 behaviour, doing what is right and just and fair; 4 for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young –.
NIV Footnotes. (1:4) The Hebrew word rendered simple in Proverbs denotes a person who is gullible, without moral direction and inclined to evil. (1:6) Or understanding a proverb, namely, a parable, / and the sayings of the wise, their riddles.
