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Proverbs 1:7-9
International Standard Version

The Major Theme

7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
    but fools despise wisdom and discipline.[a]

The Minor Theme

8 My son, listen to your father’s instruction,
    and do not let go of your mother’s teaching.
9 They will be a graceful wreath for your head
    and a chain for your neck.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 1:7 Or instruction
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Proverbs 1:7-9
New International Version

7 The fear of the Lord(A) is the beginning of knowledge,
    but fools[a] despise wisdom(B) and instruction.(C)

Prologue: Exhortations to Embrace Wisdom

Warning Against the Invitation of Sinful Men

8 Listen, my son,(D) to your father’s(E) instruction
    and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.(F)
9 They are a garland to grace your head
    and a chain to adorn your neck.(G)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 1:7 The Hebrew words rendered fool in Proverbs, and often elsewhere in the Old Testament, denote a person who is morally deficient.
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