Proverbs 1:3-10

³to receive also hard saying, and to understand true justice, and how to direct judgement;

⁴that he might give subtlety to the simple, and to the young man discernment and understanding.

⁵For by the hearing of these a wise man will be wiser, and man of understanding will gain direction;

⁶and will understand a parable, and a dark speech; the saying of the wise also, and riddles.

⁷The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; and there is good understanding to all that practise it: and piety towards God is the beginning of discernment; but the ungodly will set at nothing wisdom and instruction.

⁸Hear, my son, the instruction of your father, and reject not the rules of your mother.

⁹For you shall receive for your head a crown of graces, and a chain of gold round your neck.

¹⁰My son, let not ungodly men lead you astray, neither consent you to them.