Characters from Proverbs 1

Solomon	The son of David, King of Israel	1:1	Much of Solomon’s success can be credited to his father. As Christians we can rejoice because we have a Heavenly Father who loves us.
The simple	Lacks prudence	1:4	Prudence is the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason.
The young man	Lacks knowledge and discretion	1:4	That is why the book of Proverbs was written.
A wise man	Will hear and increase in learning	1:5	Even the wisest man still has much to learn.
A man of understanding	Will attain wise counsel (to understand a proverb and the interpretation, the words of the wise and their riddles)	1:5-6	If a man of understanding will attain wise counsel, how much more should a man who lacks understanding do likewise.
Fools	Despise wisdom and instruction	1:7	Fools don’t simply ignore wisdom and instruction, they despise it.
My son	Needs to hear the instruction of his father, and not forsake the law of his mother	1:8	This is the first commandment with a promise.
Sinners	May entice sons	1:10	Sons are not told to “just say no”, but instead they are given a reason to avoid them.
Wisdom	Calls aloud outside and raises her voice	1:20-21	Wisdom is freely offered from the LORD.
Simple ones	Love simplicity	1:22	The simple are content is their condition.
Scorners	Delight in their scorning	1:22	Scorners are also content in their condition, but the LORD can change their heart to delight in good things.
Fools	Hate knowledge	1:22	Fools are not indifferent toward knowledge, they hate it.
The simple	The waywardness of the simple will slay them	1:32	The simple have heard and have turned away.
Fools	The prosperity of fools will destroy them	1:32	Our current circumstances are not an indicator of our future.
Those listen to wisdom	Will dwell safely and will be secure without fear of evil	1:33	Given the contentment of wisdom’s audience, it is a miracle that they would listen.