New King James Version

Proverbs 1:1-5 New King James Version (NKJV)

1. The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:

2. To know wisdom and instruction,To perceive the words of understanding,

3. To receive the instruction of wisdom,Justice, judgment, and equity;

4. To give prudence to the simple,To the young man knowledge and discretion—

5. A wise man will hear and increase learning,And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,