New English Translation

Proverbs 1:4-7 New English Translation (NET)

4. To impart shrewdness to the morally naive,and a discerning plan to the young person.

5. (Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)

6. To discern the meaning of a proverb and a parable,the sayings of the wise and their riddles.

7. Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge,but fools despise wisdom and instruction.