World English Bible
Proverbs 1:6
“to understand a proverb, and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 1
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to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man:
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that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:
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to understand a proverb, and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.
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The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
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My son, listen to your father's instruction, and don't forsake your mother's teaching: