Proverbs 1:2

Modern English Version

To know wisdom and instruction, to perceive the words of understanding,

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Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call understanding your kin,

Why is money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom since he has no heart for it?

O you simple ones, understand prudence; and you fools, be of an understanding heart.

How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding than silver!

Listen, my sons, to the instruction of a father, and be attentive, that you may gain understanding,

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

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

Listen to instruction and be wise, and do not neglect it.

Listen to counsel and accept instruction, that you may be wise in your future.