Proverbs 1:1-6

[1] The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: 

[2] That men may know wisdom and instruction, 

understand words of insight, 
[3] receive instruction in wise dealing, 
righteousness, justice, and equity; 
[4] that prudence may be given to the simple, 
knowledge and discretion to the youth— 
[5] the wise man also may hear and increase in learning, 
and the man of understanding acquire skill, 
[6] to understand a proverb and a figure, 
the words of the wise and their riddles. 

IMAGE: Pedro Berruguete, Solomon (c. 1500)