Proverbs 1:1-9 ▼

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

2 To know wisdom and discipline, To understand the sayings of understanding,

3 To receive discipline that leads to insight, Righteousness, justice, and equity,

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

5 Let the wise man hear and increase in learning, And a man of understanding will acquire guidance,

6 To understand a proverb and an enigma, The words of the wise and their riddles.

7 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; Ignorant fools despise wisdom and discipline.

8 Hear, my son, your father’s discipline And do not abandon your mother’s instruction;

9 For they are a garland of grace for your head And ornaments about your neck.