Proverbs 1:7-11 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

7. The fear of the Lordis the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline.

8. Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction,and don’t reject your mother’s teaching,

9. for they will be a garland of grace on your headand a gold chain around your neck.

10. My son, if sinners entice you, don’t be persuaded.

11. If they say — “Come with us!Let’s set an ambush and kill someone. Let’s attack some innocent person just for fun!

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