לָדַעַת חָכְמָה וּמוּסָר לְהָבִין אִמְרֵי בִינָה: לָקַחַת מוּסַר הַשְׂכֵּל צֶדֶק וּמִשְׁפָּט וּמֵישָׁרִים:
For learning wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of discernment; for acquiring the discipline for success, righteousness, justice, and equity.
[JPS translation]
Suggested Discussion Questions:
1. What is wisdom? How do you "learn" it?
2. What is discipline? Why is it necessary for success, righteousness, justice, and equity?
3. Why are these four qualities grouped together? What does this teach us about each of them?
Time Period: Biblical (early ancestors to 165 BCE)