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Proverbs 1:1-7

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1 Proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:
1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:
2 to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;
2 for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight;
3 to receive the instruction of wisdom, righteousness and judgment, and equity;
3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair;
4 to give prudence 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 He that is wise will hear, and will increase learning; and the intelligent will gain wise counsels:
5 let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—
6 to understand a proverb and an allegory, the words of the wise and their enigmas.
6 for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
7 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge: 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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