The Purpose of the Proverbs and the Fear of the LORD
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The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:
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To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding;
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To receive instruction in wise dealing, In righteousness and justice and equity;
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To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion:
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That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:
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To understand a proverb, and a figure, The words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
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The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; Butthe foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
Bible text: American Standard Version (1901) · Public domain