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“for attaining  wisdom  and discipline for understanding words of insight;” Welcome to God’s classroom.  The syllabus for this course is outlined in verses 2-6.  Vs. 2 for attaining wisdom and discipline Vs. 2 for understanding words of insight Vs. 3 for acquiring a discipling and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair Vs. 4 for giving prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young Vs. 5 to add to the learning of the wise Vs. 5 to give guidance to the discerning Vs. 6 to help you understand the proverbs, parables, sayings and riddles of the wise Its objectives are ambitious.  Who can even enter this classroom?  Verse 7 answers.  Those who fear (hold in awe, worship) the Lord and with humility have yielded their will to His.  Big heads and foolish minds need not apply. For those who sign up, this is not going to be a cake walk, but a diamond dig.  What do we find in the bookend verses of 2 and 7? … wisdom and discipline.  Wisdom and discipline will work together throughout this book to enable us to understand words of insight and live them out. In direct proportion to the depths you dig and apply, you will learn and live.

Proverbs is full of much advice on how to grow up, actually, just like Jesus…in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. (Luke 2:52 NIV)