Proverbs 1:1-4

1 Prologue: Purpose and Theme
The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:

2 for attaining wisdom and discipline;
for understanding words of insight;

3 for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life,
doing what is right and just and fair;

4 for giving prudence to the simple,
knowledge and discretion to the young—

Cross References for Proverbs 1:1-4

1 Chronicles 29:28 - He died at a good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth and honor. His son Solomon succeede... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:28 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:28

Genesis 43:14 - And may God Almighty grant you mercy before the man so that he will let your other brother and ... Click to read the verse Genesis 43:14 Click to read the verse Genesis 43:14

1 Chronicles 28:5 - Of all my sons—and the Lord has given me many—he has chosen my son Solomon to sit on the throne... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 28:5 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 28:5

1 Chronicles 22:9 - But you will have a son who will be a man of peace and rest, and I will give him rest from all ... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 22:9 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 22:9

John 16:25 - “Though I have been speaking figuratively, a time is coming when I will no longer use this kind... Click to read the verse John 16:25 Click to read the verse John 16:25

2 Samuel 12:24-25 - Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba, and he went to her and lay with her. She gave birth to... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:24-25 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:24-25

Proverbs 10:1 - Proverbs of Solomon The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish... Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:1 Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:1

1 Kings 2:12 - So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his rule was firmly established. Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:12 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:12

Ecclesiastes 12:9 - The Conclusion of the Matter Not only was the Teacher wise, but also he imparted knowledge to t... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 12:9 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 12:9

1 Kings 4:31-32 - He was wiser than any other man, including Ethan the Ezrahite—wiser than Heman, Calcol and Dard... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 4:31-32 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 4:31-32

Ecclesiastes 1:1 - Everything Is Meaningless The words of the Teacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem: Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 1:1 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 1:1

Proverbs 25:1 - More Proverbs of Solomon These are more proverbs of Solomon, copied by the men of Hezekiah king... Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:1 Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:1