11 The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel: 2 to know wisdom and instruction;
to discern the words of understanding; 3 to receive instruction in wise dealing,
in righteousness, justice, and equity; 4 to give prudence to the simple,
knowledge and discretion to the young man: 5 that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning;
that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel: 6 to understand a proverb, and parables,
the words and riddles of the wise.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 1:1-6
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.