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.