Proverbs 1

1These are the proverbs of Solomon, son of David, King of Israel.

2Proverbs will help you learn to be wise, to accept correction, and to understand wise sayings.

3Proverbs 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

4Proverbs teach people who know very little to be wise. They will teach young people what they need to know and how to use what they have learned

5Even the wise can become wiser by listening to these proverbs. They will gain understanding from others to learn how to solve difficult problems.