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Proverbs 1:4-11 New International Version (NIV)

4. for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young—

5. let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—

6. for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.

7. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

8. Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

9. They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck.

10. My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them.

11. If they say, “Come along with us; let’s lie in wait for innocent blood, let’s ambush some harmless soul;