KJV ORIGINAL
To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
To gain wisdom and learn from teaching; to understand words that give insight;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse explains that the purpose of Proverbs is to help people become wise, learn from instruction, and understand deep truths.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the opening statement of the book of Proverbs, written primarily by King Solomon around 950 BC. Solomon was renowned for his wisdom and wrote these proverbs to pass on practical wisdom for daily living to future generations. In ancient Israel, wisdom literature was highly valued as a way to teach young people how to live successfully and righteously.
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