Proverbs 1:1-9 ▼

1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:

2 For knowing wisdom and discipline, for discerning words of understanding,

3 for receiving the instruction of wisdom, righteousness, and justice, and uprightness,

4 for giving to the simple ones prudence, to a youth knowledge and discretion.

5 Let the wise hear and add to instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel,

6 to understand a proverb and a parable, the words of the wise ones and their riddles.

7 The fear of YHWH is the beginning of knowledge; wisdom and instruction fools have despised.

8 Hear, my son, the discipline of your father, and do not forsake the instruction of your mother.

9 For a garland of grace they are to your head, and pendants for your neck.