Proverbs Chapter 1 1-7

The proverbs of Solomon son of David, King of Israel:
for attaining wisdom and discipline;
for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life,
doing what is right and just and fair;
for giving subtilty to the simple,
knowledge and discretion to the young-
let the wise listen and add to their learning,
let the discerning get guidance-
for understanding proverbs and parables,
the words of the wise and their dark sayings.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and discipline.