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Proverbs 1:4-7
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4 to give prudence to (A)the simple,
    knowledge and (B)discretion to the youth—
5 Let the wise hear and (C)increase in learning,
    and the one who understands obtain guidance,
6 to understand a proverb and a saying,
    (D)the words of the wise and their (E)riddles.

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

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