in order to know wisdom and discipline,
The fear of the Lord is the discipline of wisdom. And humility precedes glory.
Possess wisdom, for it is better than gold. And acquire prudence, for it is more precious than silver.
What does it profit the foolish to have riches, when he is not able to buy wisdom? Whoever makes his house high seeks ruin. And whoever shuns learning shall fall into evils.
Listen to counsel and take up discipline, so that you may be wise in your latter days.
Then you shall understand justice and judgment, and equity, and every good path.
Listen, sons, to the discipline of a father, and pay attention, so that you may know prudence.
Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," and call prudence your friend.
Listen to discipline, and become wise, and do not be willing to cast it aside.
O little ones, understand discernment. And you who are unwise, turn your souls.
