Proverbs 1:2

New King James 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 nearest kin,

Why is there in the hand of a fool the purchase price of 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 to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

Hear, my children, the instruction of a father, And give attention to know understanding;

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

Then you will understand righteousness and justice, Equity and every good path.

Hear instruction and be wise, And do not disdain it.

Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you may be wise in your latter days.