Proverbs 1:2 (BSB)

for gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight,

From Proverbs 1. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 1:2

• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 1:1-6: We have here an introduction to this book, which some think was prefixed by the collector and publisher, as Ezra; but it is rather supposed to have been penned by Solomon himself, who, in the beginning of his book, proposes his end in writing it, that he might keep to his business, and closely pursue that end. We are here told, I. Who wrote these wise sayings, Pro 1:1.
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 1:2: To know wisdom and instruction,.... That is, these proverbs were made, and written, and published, to make known or to teach men wisdom and knowledge; not only in things moral, and therefore these proverbs are by some called Solomon's "ethics"; and indeed they do contain the best system of morality in the whole world; nothing like it is to be extracted out of all the...
• Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 1:2: To know . . . instruction--literally, "for knowing," that is, such is the design of these writings. wisdom--or the use of the best means for the best ends, is generally employed in this book for true piety. instruction--discipline, by which men are trained. to perceive--literally, "for perceiving," the design (as above) understanding--that is, words which enable one to discern good and evil.
• Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 1:2: To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; (a) That is, what we ought to know and follow, and what we ought to refuse. (b) Meaning, the word of God in which is the only true knowledge.