Proverbs 1:6-8

Contemporary English Version

⁶     proverbs and sayings,
as well as words of wisdom,
    and all kinds of riddles.
^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,