Proverbs 1:7 in the World English Bible, with the verses around it.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
The opening thesis of a whole book of short, practical wisdom sayings.
to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;
to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man—
that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel;
to understand a proverb and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.
My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching;
for they will be a garland to grace your head, and chains around your neck.
My son, if sinners entice you, don’t consent.
If they say, “Come with us. Let’s lie in wait for blood. Let’s lurk secretly for the innocent without cause.
Is there a question worth sitting with before you act today?
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
How does listening closely differ from simply hearing when wisdom is the goal?
so as to turn your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding;
Scripture is quoted word for word from the World English Bible, which is in the public domain.
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