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.
8. Hear, my son, your father’s instruction,and forsake not your mother’s teaching,
9. for they are a graceful garland for your headand pendants for your neck.