Proverbs 1:2
for gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight,
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
In Context
1These are the proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel,
3and for receiving instruction in wise living and in righteousness, justice, and equity.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:5See, I have taught you statutes and ordinances just as the LORD my God has commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land that you are about to enter and possess.
Proverbs 2:9Then you will discern righteousness and justice and equity—every good path.
Proverbs 4:5Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them.
Proverbs 8:5O simple ones, learn to be shrewd; O fools, gain understanding.
Proverbs 16:16How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
Proverbs 19:20Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.
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 →