Proverbs
Chapters 1:7-13
Holy Bible: Easy-To-Read Version
7Knowledge begins with fear and respect for the Lord, but stubborn fools hate wisdom and refuse to learn.
8My son, listen to your father when he corrects you, and don’t ignore what your mother teaches you.
9What you learn from your parents will bring you honor and respect, like a crown or a gold medal.
10My son, those who love to do wrong will try to trick you. Don’t listen to them.
11They will say, “Come with us. Let’s hide and beat to death anyone who happens to walk by.
12We will swallow them whole, as the grave swallows the dying.
13We will take everything they have and fill our houses with stolen goods.