1. These are the proverbsof King Solomon of Israel,the son of David.
2. Proverbs will teach youwisdom and self-controland how to understandsayings with deep meanings.
3. You will learn what is rightand honest and fair.
4. From these, an ordinary personcan learn to be clever,and young people can gainknowledge and good sense.
5. If you are already wise,you will become even wiser.And if you are clever,you will learn to understand