3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair;
3 to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;
3 A manual for living, for learning what's right and just and fair;
3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, Justice, judgment, and equity;
3 Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives, to help them do what is right, just, and fair.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 1:3
Commentary on Proverbs 1:1-6
(Read Proverbs 1:1-6)
The lessons here given are plain, and likely to benefit those who feel their own ignorance, and their need to be taught. If young people take heed to their ways, according to Solomon's Proverbs, they will gain knowledge and discretion. Solomon speaks of the most important points of truth, and a greater than Solomon is here. Christ speaks by his word and by his Spirit. Christ is the Word and the Wisdom of God, and he is made to us wisdom.