1 These are the proverbs collected by King Solomon of Israel (King David’s son):

2 These will help you to know wisdom and instruction,

≈and to comprehend sayings that give understanding.

3 Also to learn insight

and to understand what’s right and leads to justice and integrity.

4 They give good advice to those who’re naive—

≈teaching knowledge and discretion to young people.

5 Let wise people also listen to these sayings to keep learning more,

and discerning people can acquire guidance—

6 understanding proverbs and parables—

the words of wise people plus their challenges.