January 19, 2026, Proverbs 1:1-7

January 19, 2026, Proverbs 1:1-7

1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:

² To know wisdom and instruction,
    to understand words of insight,
³ to receive instruction in wise dealing,
    in righteousness, justice, and equity;
⁴ to give prudence to the simple,ns?
    knowledge and discretion to the youth—
⁵ Let the wise hear and increase in learning,
    and the one who understands obtain guidance,
⁶ to understand a proverb and a saying,
    the words of the wise and their riddles.

⁷ The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
    fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Wisdom and understanding are not natural abilities but must be learned. How can God lead us in gaining wisdom and understanding? How can we prepare ourselves for such lessons?

Debbie Walker