The Know How

    Proverbs 1:1-6
    1 The poverbs of  Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:
    2 To know wisdom and instruction, to perceive the words of understanding,
    3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, Justice, Judgment, and equity;
    4 To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion-
    5  A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,
    6 To understand a poverb and an enigma, the words of the wise and their riddles.
 The first verse is just to let you know where these proverbs are coming from and there are coming from king Solomon. King Solomon was one of the wisest men in the world. God gave Solomon a choice between riches or wisdom and Solomon chose wisdom. Therefore these proverbs are ultimatly from God since He is the giver of wisdom.
    The next four verses tie into the last one. To do all these things is how you understand a poverb and an enigma, also the words of the wise and their riddles. Lets start with the second verse. Do we know wisdom and instruction when we hear it? Do we understand the words spoken to us by not only God but, those He puts in our path to help correct or guide us? I acually suggest getting a dictionary and learn a new word everyday. This is how you will perceive words of understanding. Simple as that.
    Number three, Do we receive the instructions given to us well? Do we know what Justice, Judgment and equity are? Justice is what is right, Judgment is deciding what is right, and equity, is giving every decision the same value. Therefore, after you decide what is right, do what is right, and give everything your full attention.
    Number four, give prudence, knowledge, and discretion to the young and the simple. This verse pretty much explains itself. Tell the young and simple what is right and everything they need to know. Notice though that it doesn't say only the young. There are plenty of people who need to know what is right that aren't young. Then in five you find out if the person you are telling what is right is wise. A wise man listens, something everyone should do. Keep an open mind in what is being said to you. You have two ears and one mouth, so you should listen twice as much as you talk.
    Verses two to five tie into six. So, in short, you must listen to wise people, learn new words, know what is right, and then, and only then, you can teach the same to the young and simple. I myself plan on doing all of this and I should if I expect to understand all the proverbs in this book.
    Praise God for wisdom and instruction.