Proverbs 1:7-9

Contemporary English Version

^7 (A) Respect and obey the Lord!
This is the beginning
    of knowledge.^[a]
Only a fool rejects wisdom
    and good advice.

⁸ My child, obey the teachings
    of your parents,
⁹ and wear their teachings
as you would a pretty hat
    or a lovely necklace.