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1The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:
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To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight,
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to receive instruction in wise dealing, in 2righteousness, justice, and equity;
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to give prudence to 3the simple, knowledge and 4discretion to the youth--
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Let the wise hear and 5increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance,
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to understand a proverb and a saying, 6the words of the wise and their 7riddles.
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8The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.