Introduction to the Theme of the Book

1:7 Fearing the Lord38 is the beginning39 of moral knowledge,40

but41 fools42 despise43 wisdom and instruction.44

1:8 Listen,45 my child,46 to the instruction47 from48 your father,

and do not forsake the teaching49 from50 your mother.

1:9 For they will be like51 an elegant52 garland53 on54 your head,

and like55 pendants56 around57 your neck.