Proverbs 1:6-8

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⁶These sayings will help you understand proverbs, stories with hidden meanings, words of the wise, and other difficult sayings.

⁷Knowledge begins with fear and respect for the Lord, but stubborn fools hate wisdom and refuse to learn.

⁸My son,^[a] listen to your father when he corrects you, and don’t ignore what your mother teaches you.

Proverbs 1:8 My son The proverbs in this section may have been directed originally to a teenage boy, perhaps a prince, who was becoming a young man. They are intended to teach him how to be a responsible person and leader who loves and respects God.