3 to acquire the discipline of wise behavior—righteousness and justice and fairness—
4 to give insight to gullible people,to give knowledge and foresight to the young—
5 a wise person will listen and continue to learn,and an understanding person will gain direction—
6 to understand a proverb and a clever saying,the words of wise people and their riddles.
7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.Stubborn fools despise wisdom and discipline.
8 My son,listen to your father’s discipline,and do not neglect your mother’s teachings,
9 because discipline and teachingsare a graceful garland on your headand a ⌊golden⌋ chain around your neck.