Proverbs 1:1-9 ▼

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

2 That people may know wisdom and discipline, may understand intelligent sayings;

3 May receive instruction in wise conduct, in what is right, just and fair;

4 That resourcefulness may be imparted to the naive, knowledge and discretion to the young.

5 The wise by hearing them will advance in learning, the intelligent will gain sound guidance,

6 To comprehend proverb and byword, the words of the wise and their riddles.

7 Fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline.

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

9 A graceful diadem will they be for your head; a pendant for your neck.