Proverbs 1:2-7 ▼

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 shrewdness to the inexperienced, knowledge and discretion to the young man.

5 A wise man will hear and increase in learning, and a man of understanding will attain to sound counsel.

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

7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.