The objective of the book of Proverbs is explained in its opening words: “The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, the king of Israel, for one to know wisdom and discipline, to discern the sayings of understanding, to receive the discipline that gives insight, righteousness and judgment and uprightness, to give to the inexperienced ones shrewdness, to a young man knowledge and thinking ability.” —Proverbs 1:1-4.
Ang layunin ng aklat ng Kawikaan ay ipinaliwanag sa pambungad na pananalita nito: “Ang mga kawikaan ni Solomon na anak ni David, na hari ng Israel, upang ang isa ay makaalam ng karunungan at disiplina, upang makakilala ng mga pananalita ng pagkaunawa, upang tumanggap ng disiplinang nagbibigay ng kaunawaan, katuwiran at kahatulan at katapatan, upang magbigay ng katalinuhan sa mga walang-karanasan, ng kaalaman at kakayahang mag-isip sa kabataan.” —Kawikaan 1:1-4.jw2019 jw2019