6To understand a proverb, and a figure; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and discipline.
8Hear, my son, the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the teaching of thy mother;
9For they shall be a chaplet of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.
10My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
11If they say: 'Come with us, let us lie in wait for blood, let us lurk for the innocent without cause;
Proverbs 1
Proverbs 1:6-11