World English Bible
Proverbs 1:5
“that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:”
Verse in context — Proverbs 1
3
to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;
4
to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man:
5
that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:
6
to understand a proverb, and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.
7
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.