Proverbs

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.]