1. The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel:
2. to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;
3. to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;
4. to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man:
5. that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:
6. to understand a proverb, and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.
7. The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
8. My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching:
9. for they will be a garland to grace your head, and chains around your neck.
10. My son, if sinners entice you, don’t consent.