Proverbs 1:2
“To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;”
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;
To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;
To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
Counter-Arguments
The strongest case that this verse does not belong in this theme.
Cross-References
“Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:”
“Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?”
“Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.”
“And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.”
“How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!”