1. The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:
2. To know wisdom and instruction,To perceive the words of understanding,
3. To receive the instruction of wisdom,Justice, judgment, and equity;
4. To give prudence to the simple,To the young man knowledge and discretion—
5. A wise man will hear and increase learning,And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,
6. To understand a proverb and an enigma,The words of the wise and their riddles.
7. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,But fools despise wisdom and instruction.