Proverbs 1:1-4

Christian Standard Bible

1 The proverbs of Solomon^(A) son of David, king of Israel:
² For learning wisdom and discipline;
for understanding insightful sayings;
³ for receiving prudent instruction
in righteousness, justice, and integrity;^(B)
4 for teaching shrewdness to the inexperienced,^[a](C)
knowledge and discretion^(D) to a young man—