Proverbs
Chapters 1:4-10
Amplified Bible
4That prudence may be given to the simple, and knowledge, discretion, and discernment to the youth–
5The wise also will hear and increase in learning, and the person of understanding will acquire skill and attain to sound counsel [so that he may be able to steer his course rightly]–[Prov. 9:9.]
6That people may understand a proverb and a figure of speech or an enigma with its interpretation, and the words of the wise and their dark sayings or riddles.
7The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is the beginning and the principal and choice part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence]; but fools despise skillful and godly Wisdom, instruction, and discipline. [Ps. 111:10.]
8My son, hear the instruction of your father; reject not nor forsake the teaching of your mother.
9For they are a [victor's] chaplet (garland) of grace upon your head and chains and pendants [of gold worn by kings] for your neck.
10My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent. [Ps. 1:1; Eph. 5:11.]