Proverbs 1:1-7 ▼

1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;

2 To know wisdom and instruction; To comprehend the words of understanding;

3 To receive the discipline of wisdom, Justice, and right, and equity;

4 To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion;

5 That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning, And the man of understanding may attain unto wise counsels;

6 To understand a proverb, and a figure; The words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; But the foolish despise wisdom and discipline.