The Foundation of Knowledge

Proverbs 1:7

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For giving to simple ones--prudence, To a youth--knowledge and discretion.

(The wise doth hear and increaseth learning, And the intelligent doth obtain counsels.)

For understanding a proverb and its sweetness, Words of the wise and their acute sayings.

Fear of Jehovah is a beginning of knowledge, Wisdom and instruction fools have despised!

Hear, my son, the instruction of thy father, And leave not the law of thy mother,

For a graceful wreath are they to thy head, And chains to thy neck.

My son, if sinners entice thee be not willing.