Proverbs 1:16 — Meaning and Application

Proverbs 1:1

"The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;"

Proverbs 1:2

"To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;"

Proverbs 1:3

"To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; {equity: Heb. equities}"

Proverbs 1:4

"To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. {discretion: or, advisement}"

Proverbs 1:5

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

Proverbs 1:6

"To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. {the interpretation: or, an eloquent speech}"