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Proverbs 1:1

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Proverbs
Chapter 1
Prologue: Purpose and Theme
1The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:
2for attaining wisdom and discipline;
for understanding words of insight;

3for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life,
doing what is right and just and fair;

4for giving prudence to the simple,
knowledge and discretion to the young—

5let the wise listen and add to their learning,
and let the discerning get guidance—

6for understanding proverbs and parables,
the sayings and riddles of the wise.

7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge,
but foolsThe Hebrew words rendered fool in Proverbs, and often elsewhere in the Old Testament, denote one who is morally deficient. despise wisdom and discipline.

New International Version (NIV) Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society

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