Proverbs 1 The proverbs of Shlomo the son of David, king of Isra'el, ² are for about and ; for expressing insight; ³ for an , doing what is right, just and fair; ⁴ for endowing with caution those who don't think and the young person with knowledge and discretion. ⁵ Someone who is already wise will hear and learn ; someone who already understands will gain the ability to well; ⁶ he will proverbs, obscure expressions, the sayings and riddles of the wise. ⁷ The fear of ADONAI is the beginning of , but fools despise wisdom and discipline. ⁸ My son, heed the discipline of your father, and do not abandon the teaching of your mother; ⁹ they will be a garland to grace your head, a medal of honor for your neck. ¹⁰ My son, if sinners entice you, don't along with them. ²³ when I reprove- I will my to , I will make my words known to you. ³² For the aimless wandering of the thoughtless will kill them, and the smug overconfidence of fools will destroy them; ³³ but those who pay attention to me will live , untroubled of ."