Proverbs 1:1-9 ▼

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

2 to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;

3 to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;

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

5 that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel;

6 to understand a proverb and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.

7 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

8 My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching;

9 for they will be a garland to grace your head, and chains around your neck.