Proverbs 1:1-7

International Children’s Bible

² They teach wisdom and self-control.
    They give understanding.
³ They will teach you how to be wise and self-controlled.
    They will teach you what is honest and fair and right.
⁴ They give the ability to think to those with little knowledge.
    They give knowledge and good sense to the young.
⁵ Wise people should also listen to them and learn even more.
    Even they can find good advice in these words.
⁶ Then they will be able to understand wise words and stories.
    They will understand the words of wise men and their riddles.

⁷ Knowledge begins with respect for the Lord.
    But foolish people hate wisdom and discipline.