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What does Proverbs 1:2 mean?

"to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;"

— Proverbs 1:2 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

1

The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel:

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to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;

3

to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;

4

to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man:

5

that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:

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