What does Proverbs 1:3 mean?

Proverbs 1:3 highlights themes such as wisdom, instruction, justice when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 1:3 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;

1The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;

2To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;

3To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;

4To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.

5A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

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James 1:5
James encourages believers to seek wisdom, similar to the instruction in Proverbs.
Proverbs 4:7
This verse elaborates on the importance of wisdom as the principal thing.
Ecclesiastes 7:12
This verse contrasts wisdom with the futility of wealth.