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The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel:
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To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding;
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To receive instruction in wise dealing, In righteousness, justice, and equity;
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To give prudence to the simple, Knowledge and discretion to the young man:
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That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; That the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:
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To understand a proverb, and parables, The words and riddles of the wise.
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The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
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