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Proverbs 1:2

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

For learning about wisdom and instruction, for understanding words of insight,

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

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

Why should fools have a price in hand to buy wisdom when they have no mind to learn?

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

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

Listen, children, to a father’s instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight,

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

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

O simple ones, learn prudence; acquire intelligence, you who lack it.