The [a]Proverbs of Solomon

2 The power and use of the word of God. 7 Of the fear of God and knowledge of his word. 10 We may not consent to the enticings of sinners. 20 Wisdom complaineth that she is contemned. 24 The punishment of them that contemn her.

The Parables of Solomon the son of David king of Israel,

To know wisdom, [b]and instruction, to understand the words [c]of knowledge,

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 1:1 This word Proverb, or Parable, signifieth a grave and notable sentence, worthy to be kept in memory: and is sometimes taken in the evil part for a mock or scoff.
  2. Proverbs 1:2 That is, what we ought to know and follow, and what we ought to refuse.
  3. Proverbs 1:2 Meaning, the word of God wherein is the only true knowledge.

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