Proverbs 1:2

Prologue

¹ The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: ² To know wisdom and instruction,
To discern the sayings of understanding,
³ To receive instruction in wise behavior,
Righteousness, justice and equity;

Wise Counsel

Deuteronomy 4:5-6

“See, I have taught you statutes and judgments just as the Lord my God commanded me, that you should do thus in the land where you are entering to possess it.

1 Kings 3:9-12

So give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people to discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?”

Proverbs 4:5-7

Acquire wisdom! Acquire understanding!
Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.

Proverbs 7:4

Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,”
And call understanding your intimate friend;

Proverbs 8:5

“O naive ones, understand prudence;
And, O fools, understand wisdom.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.

Proverbs 17:16

Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom,
When he has no sense?

2 Timothy 3:15-17

and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.