Proverbs 1:3-6

New International Version

³ for receiving instruction in prudent behavior,
    doing what is right and just and fair;
⁴ for giving prudence to those who are simple,^[a](A)
    knowledge and discretion^(B) to the young—
⁵ let the wise listen and add to their learning,^(C)
    and let the discerning get guidance—
⁶ for understanding proverbs and parables,^(D)
    the sayings and riddles^(E) of the wise.^[b](F)