1. These are the proverbs of Solomon, the son of David and king of Israel.
2. They will help you learn to be wise, to accept correction, and to understand wise sayings.
3. They will teach you to develop your mind in the right way. You will learn to do what is right and to be honest and fair.
4. These proverbs will make even those without education smart. They will teach young people what they need to know and how to use what they have learned.
5. Even the wise could become wiser by listening to these proverbs. They will gain understanding and learn to solve difficult problems.
6. These sayings will help you understand proverbs, stories with hidden meanings, words of the wise, and other difficult sayings.
7. Knowledge begins with fear and respect for the Lord, but stubborn fools hate wisdom and refuse to learn.
8. My son, listen to your father when he corrects you, and don’t ignore what your mother teaches you.
9. What you learn from your parents will bring you honor and respect, like a crown or a gold medal.
10. My son, those who love to do wrong will try to trick you. Don’t listen to them.