7The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; And there is good understanding to all that practice it: And piety toward God is the beginning of discernment; But the ungodly will set at nought wisdom and instruction.
8Hear, my son, the instruction of thy father, And reject not the rules of thy mother.
9For thou shalt receive for thy head a crown of graces, And a chain of gold round thy neck.
10My son, let not ungodly men lead thee astray, Neither consent thou to them.