What Good Are Proverbs?
Proverbs 1:2-6

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for gaining wisdom and instruction;
for understanding words of insight;
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for receiving instruction in prudent behavior,
doing what is right and just and fair;
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for giving prudence to those who are simple,
knowledge and discretion to the young
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let the wise listen and add to their learning,
and let the discerning get guidance
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for understanding proverbs and parables,
the sayings and riddles of the wise.

PCdc Commentary

Proverbs are the sayings and riddles of the wise.

They are necessary for:
Behavior
Discretion
Guidance
Instruction
Knowledge
Learning
Prudence
Understanding
Wisdom