Proverbs 1:1-7

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.

⁷ The fear of Yahweh^[a] is the beginning of knowledge;
    but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.