² To know wisdom and instruction,
    to understand words of insight,
³ to receive instruction in wise dealing,
    in ^(A)righteousness, justice, and equity;
⁴ to give prudence to ^(B)the simple,
    knowledge and ^(C)discretion to the youth—

^7 (A)The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
    fools despise wisdom and instruction.