Proberbs 1:1-7

The Usefulness of Proverbs
1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction,To discern the sayings of understanding, 3 To receive instruction in wise behavior,Righteousness, justice and equity; 4 To give prudence to the naive,To the youth knowledge and discretion, 5 A wise man will hear and increase in learning,And a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel, 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.