Proverbs 1:2

Bible in Basic English 1965

To have knowledge of wise teaching; to be clear about the words of reason:

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Say to wisdom, You are my sister; let knowledge be named your special friend:

How will money in the hand of the foolish get him wisdom, seeing that he has no sense?

Become expert in reason, O you simple ones; you foolish ones, take training to heart.

How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! and to get knowledge is more to be desired than silver.

Give ear, my sons, to the teaching of a father; give attention so that you may have knowledge:

The fear of the Lord is the teaching of wisdom; and a low opinion of oneself goes before honour.

Then you will have knowledge of righteousness and right acting, and upright behaviour, even of every good way.

Take my teaching and be wise; do not let it go.

Let your ear be open to suggestion and take teaching, so that at the end you may be wise.