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