Proverbs 1

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 31

¹ The Proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:

² To know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;

³ to receive instruction in prudence, righteousness, and judgment, and uprightness;

⁴ to give sense to the one of simplicity, knowledge and discretion to the young man.

Chapter Summary

The use of the proverbs. An exhortation to fear Jehovah, and believe His word.

חׇכְמָה wisdom H2451 · TWOT 647a

מוּסָר instruction, discipline H4148 · TWOT 877b

דַּ֫עַת knowledge H1847 · TWOT 848c

יִרְאָה fear (of Jehovah) H3374 · TWOT 907b

בִּינָה understanding H998 · TWOT 239b

פֶּ֫תִי the simple H6612 · TWOT 1853a

Solomon

Son of David, king of Israel, named in the superscription as author of these proverbs

David

Named as Solomon's father in the opening verse, establishing the royal lineage of the proverbs

Statement of Purpose

Solomon states the purpose of his proverbs: to know wisdom, receive instruction, and give discretion to the young man.

Proverbs 1:1-7

Warning Against Violent Sinners

The father warns his son not to join sinners who lie in wait to shed innocent blood and swallow them alive for plunder.

Proverbs 1:8-19

Wisdom Cries Aloud in the Streets

Wisdom personified publicly calls out in the squares and gates, warning the simple and mocking those who refuse her counsel.

Proverbs 1:20-33

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