Proverbs 1:3

the instruction of wisdom Rather, instruction(or discipline) in wise dealing, R.V. The word is not the same as that rendered wisdomin Proverbs 1:2; Proverbs 1:7.

justice Rather, righteousness, R.V. as a wider word. The three words, righteousness, judgement, equity, may be simply cumulative and comprehensive; or possibly righteousness may denote the abstract and inclusive principle, as it affects the character; judgement, the same principle in action generally; equity (lit. equities, marg.), the varied application of that principle in different cases.