1 The proverbs of Solomon  * son of David, king of Israel:

2 For learning wisdom and discipline;

for understanding insightful sayings;

3 for receiving prudent instruction

in righteousness, justice, and integrity;  *

4 for teaching shrewdness to the inexperienced,  *,*

knowledge and discretion  * to a young man —

5 let a wise person listen and increase learning,  *

and let a discerning person obtain guidance —

6 for understanding a proverb or a parable,  *

the words of the wise, and their riddles.  *

7 The fear of the  Lord

is the beginning of knowledge;  *

fools despise wisdom and discipline.  *