“The proverb, according to barbarian philosophy, is called a mode of prophecy, and the parable is so called, and the enigma in addition. Further also, they are called wisdom; and again, as something different from it, "instruction and words of prudence," and "turnings of words" and "true righteousness"; and again, "tea…”
Clement of Alexandria, 3th c. — The Stromata Book 6
Original
2To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
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In context
1The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;
— Proverbs 1:2 —
3To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;
4To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.