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Proverbs 1:5-15

Revised Standard Version RSV

5 the wise man also may hear and increase in learning, and the man of understanding acquire skill,

6 to understand a proverb and a figure, the words of the wise and their riddles.

7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

8 Hear, my son, your father's instruction, and reject not your mother's teaching;

9 for they are a fair garland for your head, and pendants for your neck.

10 My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.

11 If they say, "Come with us, let us lie in wait for blood, let us wantonly ambush the innocent;

12 like Sheol let us swallow them alive and whole, like those who go down to the Pit;

13 we shall find all precious goods, we shall fill our houses with spoil;

14 throw in your lot among us, we will all have one purse" --

15 my son, do not walk in the way with them, hold back your foot from their paths;

New International Version NIV

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;

12 let’s swallow them alive, like the grave, and whole, like those who go down to the pit;

13 we will get all sorts of valuable things and fill our houses with plunder;

14 cast lots with us; we will all share the loot”—

15 my son, do not go along with them, do not set foot on their paths;