Proverbs 1:2

The Scriptures 1998

For knowing wisdom and discipline, For understanding the words of understanding,

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Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” And call understanding a close friend,

Why is this – a price in the hand Of a fool to buy wisdom, When there is no heart?

“You simple ones, understand insight, And you fools, be of an understanding heart.

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

Children, listen to the discipline of a father, And give attention to know understanding;

The fear of יהוה is the discipline of wisdom, And before esteem is humility.

Then you would understand righteousness And right-ruling, and straightness – Every good path.

“Listen to discipline and become wise, And do not refuse it.

Listen to counsel and accept discipline, So that you are wise in your latter end.