[1:1] The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:
[1:2] To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight,
[1:3] to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;
[1:4] to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth—
[1:5] Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance,
[1:6] to understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles.
[1:7] The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.