Proverbs is the “goto” spot in scripture for wisdom of all sorts for all sorts of people. So it is naturally fitting that the first chapter of Proverbs would spend the first several verses telling us what types of wisdom can be found in these first 9 chapters. Furthermore, it informs us how to be the sort of person who can benefit from this wisdom.

After this, chapter one addresses all who read as children and tell us to listen to the words of a father and mother. This isn’t because all parents are inherently wise, but is more indicative of ideal and designed tutorship God baked into the parent child relationship which is first and foremost relational in a familial sense. The wisdom afforded a child runs contrary to the popular advice most children receive from their peers and that is the first example we are offered.

The chapter wraps up with wisdom presented as a woman crying out in the streets. Specifically she shouts out in the places of societal gatherings, judicial courts and commerce. She offers counsel that even the naive and simple can appropriate and spurns all those who turn up the nose at her.

Quite the intro… this most valuable book should be an informative and helpful read!