To knowwisdomand instruction,To discernthe sayingsof understanding,
The fearof the LORDis the instructionfor wisdom,And beforehonor[comes] humility.
Howmuch betterit is to getwisdomthangold!And to getunderstandingis to be chosenabovesilver.
Whyis there a pricein the handof a foolto buywisdom,When he hasnosense?
Listento counseland acceptdiscipline,That you may be wisethe restof your days.
Thenyou will discernrighteousnessand justiceAnd equity[and] everygoodcourse.
Hear,[O] sons,the instructionof a father,And giveattentionthat you may gainunderstanding,
Sayto wisdom,"You are my sister,"And callunderstanding[your] intimatefriend;
"Heedinstructionand be wise,And do not neglect[it].
"O naiveones,understandprudence;And, O fools,understandwisdom.
