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Proverbs 1:1-7

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1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;
1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:
2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
2 for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight;
3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;
3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair;
4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
4 for giving prudence to those who are simple,knowledge and discretion to the young—
5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
5 let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—
6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
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.
7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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