That men may know wisdom and instruction, understand words of insight,
To know wisdom and instruction; To perceive the words of understanding;
That people may know skillful and godly Wisdom and instruction, discern and comprehend the words of understanding and insight,
To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding;
Their purpose is to teach wisdom and discipline, to help one understand wise sayings.
in order to know wisdom and discipline,
To know wisdom, and instruction:
The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility goes before honor.
To get wisdom is better than gold; to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
Why should a fool have a price in his hand to buy wisdom, when he has no mind?
Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom for the future.
Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path;
Hear, O sons, a father's instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight;
Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call insight your intimate friend;
Hear instruction and be wise, and do not neglect it.
O simple ones, learn prudence; O foolish men, pay attention.