Proverbs 1:7-9
Revised Geneva Translation
7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge. But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
8 My son, hear your father’s instruction, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
9 For they shall be a comely ornament for your head, and as chains for your neck.
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Proverbs 1:7-9
King James Version
7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
9 For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.
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Proverbs 1:7-9
New King James Version
7 (A)The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Shun Evil Counsel
8 (B)My son, hear the instruction of your father,
And do not forsake the law of your mother;
9 For they will be a (C)graceful ornament on your head,
And chains about your neck.
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