Proverbs 1:5 (BSB)

let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel

From Proverbs 1. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 1:5

• 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 1:5: A wise man will hear,.... 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" (k) to his stock of learning; or, as the Targum, "will add knowledge;'' see Pe2 1:5; or, "will be...
• Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 1:5: 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.
• Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 1:5: A wise [man] will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: (f) As he shows that these parables containing the effect of religion concerning manners and doctrine, belong to the simple people: so he declares that the same is also necessary for them who are wise and learned.