Prv 1:2-9

2That people may know wisdom and discipline,^*

may understand intelligent sayings;

3May receive instruction in wise conduct,

in what is right, just and fair;

4That resourcefulness may be imparted to the naive,^*

knowledge and discretion to the young.

5The wise by hearing them will advance in learning,

the intelligent will gain sound guidance,

6To comprehend proverb and byword,

the words of the wise and their riddles.

7Fear of the LORD^* is the beginning of knowledge;^b

fools despise wisdom and discipline.

8Hear, my son, your father’s instruction,

and reject not your mother’s teaching;

9A graceful diadem will they be for your head;

a pendant for your neck.