Proverbs 1:3-10 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

3. for receiving wise instructionin righteousness, justice, and integrity;

4. for teaching shrewdness to the inexperienced, knowledge and discretion to a young man —

5. a wise man will listen and increase his learning, and a discerning man will obtain guidance —

6. for understanding a proverb or a parable, the words of the wise, and their riddles.

7. The fear of the Lordis the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline.

8. Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction,and don’t reject your mother’s teaching,

9. for they will be a garland of grace on your headand a gold chain around your neck.

10. My son, if sinners entice you, don’t be persuaded.

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