Proverbs 1:1-9 ▼

1 The proverbs of Solomon, David's son who was king of Israel, [given]

2 to grasp wisdom and discipline, to understand deep thoughts,

3 to acquire the discipline of wise behavior- righteousness and justice and fairness-

4 to give insight to gullible people, to give knowledge and foresight to the young-

5 a wise person will listen and continue to learn, and an understanding person will gain direction-

6 to understand a proverb and a clever saying, the words of wise people and their riddles.

7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge. Stubborn fools despise wisdom and discipline.

8 My son, listen to your father's discipline, and do not neglect your mother's teachings,

9 because discipline and teachings are a graceful garland on your head and a [golden] chain around your neck.