Proverbs 1:4-7 New Century Version (NCV)

4. They make the uneducated wiseand give knowledge and sense to the young.

5. Wise people can also listen and learn;even they can find good advice in these words.

6. Then anyone can understand wise words and stories,the words of the wise and their riddles.

7. Knowledge begins with respect for the Lord,but fools hate wisdom and discipline.

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