The Meaning Behind The Words

 Understanding Proverbs

 Chapter 1:4 (Prudence) mean good judgement; good sense.     (Discretion) is the ability to plan ahead and plot a course of action with foresight. (Simple) A person who is naive and untaught, one who cannot comprehend; the simple puts forth no effort to seek wisdom. They haven't had much exposure to wisdom. Verse 1:5 the Word (Guidance) (counsel) means steering which refers to moving your life in the right direction. Verse 1:7 (Beginning) the first and controlling principle. (Fools) used here in proverbs teaches us that fools hate and avoid wisdom. Fools love doing things there own way even when they have heard the truth.