Proverbs 1:2

English Standard Version 2016

To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight,

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Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call insight your intimate friend,

Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom when he has no sense?

O simple ones, learn prudence; O fools, learn sense.

How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

Hear, O sons, a father’s instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight,

The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path;

Hear instruction and be wise, and do not neglect it.

Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.