Proverbs 1:3
to understand words of prudence, and to accept the instruction of doctrine, justice and judgment, and equity,
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;
In Context
2in order to know wisdom and discipline,
4so as to give discernment to little ones, knowledge and understanding to adolescents.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:28Then all of Israel heard about the judgment that the king had judged, and they feared the king, seeing that the wisdom of God was in him to accomplish judgment.
Proverbs 2:1My son, if you would accept my words, and conceal my commandments within you,
Proverbs 8:10Accept my discipline, and not money. Choose the doctrine that is greater than gold.
Ecclesiastes 12:10He sought useful words, and he wrote most righteous words, which were full of truth.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 1:2-7
Proverbs We have now before us, I. A new author, or penman rather, or pen (if you will) made use of by the Holy Ghost for making known the mind of God to us, writing as moved by the finger of God (so the Spirit of God is called), and that is Solomon; through his hand came this book of Scripture and the two that follow it, Ecclesiastes and Canticles, a sermon and a song. Some think he wrote Canticles when he was very young, Proverbs in the midst of his days, and Ecclesiastes when he was old. In the title of his… Read the whole commentary →