Proverbs 1:5

“A wise [man] will hear, etc.] With great attention, and hearken to the proverbs and wise sayings herein delivered; for here are many things entertaining to men of years and wisdom, as well as instructive to young men and simple ones; and will increase learning; or “add”f10 to his stock of learning; or, as the Targum, “will add knowledge;” (see <610105>2 Peter 1:5); or, “will be wiser”, as the Vulgate Latin version. This is said to show the excellency of this book, and the extensive usefulness of it; indeed wise men will get knowledge where fools cannot, and increase learning where others can get none: there are few books but a wise man will get something out of; and especially such a book as…”

“Such writings the wise, who pursue right ends by right means, will value. learning--not the act, but matter of it. wise counsels--or the art and principles of governing.”

“But it is not for the young only that he writes. The “man of understanding” may gain “wise counsels,” literally, the power to “steer” his course rightly on the dangerous seas of life. This “steersmanship,” it may be noted, is a word almost unique to Proverbs (compare “counsel” in Proverbs 11:14; Proverbs 12:5; Proverbs 24:6). return to 'Top of Page'”

“Will hear - Is willing to learn. Attain to - The art of governing himself or others. Proverbs 1:7”

“wise: Pro 9:9, Pro 12:1; Job 34:10, Job 34:16, Job 34:34; Psa 119:98-100; Co1 10:15 a man: Sa1 25:32, Sa1 25:33; Ch2 25:16 Proverbs 1:6”