Proverbs 1:1-6

World English Bible

² to know wisdom and instruction;
    to discern the words of understanding;
³ to receive instruction in wise dealing,
    in righteousness, justice, and equity;
⁴ to give prudence to the simple,
    knowledge and discretion to the young man—
⁵ that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning;
    that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel;
⁶ to understand a proverb and parables,
    the words and riddles of the wise.