1 Proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:
2 To know wisdom and instruction, to understand sayings of understanding,
3 to gain insightful instruction, righteousness and justice and equity,
4 to give shrewdness to the simple, knowledge and purpose to the young,
5 may the wise hear and increase learning, and the one who understands gain direction,
6 to understand a proverb and an expression, words of wisdom and their riddles.
7 Fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; wisdom and instruction, fools despise.