✧1The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel: Copy✧2to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding; Copy✧3to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; Copy✧4to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man— Copy✧5that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel; Copy✧6to understand a proverb and parables, the words and riddles of the wise. Copy✧7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction. Copy✧8My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching; Copy✧9