Proverbs
Chapters 1:2-8
New International Version Anglicized
2for gaining wisdom and instruction;for understanding words of insight;
3for receiving instruction in prudent behaviour,doing what is right and just and fair;
4for giving prudence to those who are simple,knowledge and discretion to the young –
5let the wise listen and add to their learning,and let the discerning get guidance –
6for understanding proverbs and parables,the sayings and riddles of the wise.
7The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
8Listen, my son, to your father’s instructionand do not forsake your mother’s teaching.