These words are written so that people can be wise and know the right things to do. These words will help people understand wise teachings.
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:
Wisdom is worth much more than gold. Understanding is worth much more than silver.
If a foolish person has money, it is wasted. Why? Because that foolish person does not use the money to become wise.
Listen to advice and accept discipline. Then you will become wise.
So the Lord will give you his wisdom. Then you will understand the things that are good and fair and right.
Sons, listen to your father’s teachings. Pay attention so you will understand!
Treat wisdom like a sister. Treat understanding like a part of your family. {\cf2\super [7]}
Listen to my teachings and become wise.\par Don’t refuse to listen.\par
If you are foolish, learn to be wise.\par Foolish men, learn to understand.\par