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to understand a proverb and a figure,
    the words of the wise and their riddles.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
    fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Warnings against Evil Companions

Hear, my son, your father’s instruction,
    and reject not your mother’s teaching;

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To understand a proverb and an enigma,
The words of the wise and their (A)riddles.

(B)The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Shun Evil Counsel

(C)My son, hear the instruction of your father,
And do not forsake the law of your mother;

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