[1:1] The proverbs of Solomon, son of David and king of Israel.
[1:2] Here are proverbs that will help you recognize wisdom and good advice, and understand sayings with deep meaning.
[1:3] They can teach you how to live intelligently and how to be honest, just, and fair.
[1:4] They can make an inexperienced person clever and teach young people how to be resourceful.
[1:5] These proverbs can even add to the knowledge of the wise and give guidance to the educated,
[1:6] so that they can understand the hidden meanings of proverbs and the problems that the wise raise.