The beginning of wisdom

Proverbs 1:1-7

The Beginning of Knowledge

1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: 

2 To know wisdom and instruction, 

to understand words of insight, 

3 to receive instruction in wise dealing, 

in righteousness, justice, and equity; 

4 to give prudence to the simple, 

knowledge and discretion to the youth— 

5 Let the wise hear and increase in learning, 

and the one who understands obtain guidance, 

6 to understand a proverb and a saying, 

the words of the wise and their riddles. 

7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; 

fools despise wisdom and instruction.