Proverbs 1:6-8

New Century Version

⁶Then anyone can understand wise words and stories,
the words of the wise and their riddles.

⁷Knowledge begins with respect for the Lord,
but fools hate wisdom and discipline.

⁸My child, listen to your father’s teaching
and do not forget your mother’s advice.

Proverbs 1:6-8

New International Version

⁶for understanding proverbs and parables,^(A)
the sayings and riddles^(B) of the wise.^[a]^(C)

⁷The fear of the Lord^(D) is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools^[b] despise wisdom^(E) and instruction.^(F)

⁸Listen, my son,^(G) to your father’s^(H) instruction
and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.^(I)

Proverbs 1:6 Or understanding a proverb, namely, a parable, / and the sayings of the wise, their riddles
Proverbs 1:7 The Hebrew words rendered fool in Proverbs, and often elsewhere in the Old Testament, denote a person who is morally deficient.

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