^{1 Ref} The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;

^{2 Ref} To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;

^{3 Ref} To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;

^{4 Ref} To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.

^{5 Ref} A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

^{1 Ref} The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:

^{2 Ref} To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding;

^{3 Ref} To receive instruction in wise dealing, In righteousness and justice and equity;

^{4 Ref} To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion:

^{5 Ref} That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels: