Proverbs was written for whom?

• A. Young people, especially Solomon's son
• B. Priests
• C. Kings
• D. Prophets

Answer: (A)

Proverbs is framed as a father’s counsel to his son, so its primary audience is young people who are entering adulthood and leadership. You can see this in the opening and recurring lines that say “hear, my son” and “my son, listen to your father’s instruction,” along with statements like giving prudence to the young. In short, the book aims to train a young person in wisdom, discipline, and the fear of the Lord, which is why the option describing young people, especially Solomon’s son, best captures the intended audience. While priests, kings, or prophets can benefit from its wisdom, the explicit address throughout is to a son, making that choice the most fitting.