Proverbs 1:1-6

The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:
2To know wisdom and instruction,
To perceive the words of understanding,
3To receive the instruction of wisdom,
Justice, judgment, and equity;
4To give prudence to the simple,
To the young man knowledge and discretion—
5A wise man will hear and increase learning,
And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,
6To understand a proverb and an enigma,
The words of the wise and their riddles.
-Proverbs 1:1-6

Beginning in the Proverbs, we have a very clear picture of what the purpose of them are. I find it important that we understand what the goal is here. The goal is that we would learn wisdom and receive instruction. The hope is that we would have eyes to see and understand. It is prudence for those who are simple. There are matters that are easy to grab. It demonstrates wisdom to those who are willing to take correction and heed it carefully. My hope and prayer as we explore these is that we would all have a clearer understanding of how we can walk with wisdom. Even now, I encourage that you prayerfully apply your heart to wisdom and seek that you would gain understanding concerning these matters. Prepare your heart and mind as you meet with the Lord.