Psalm 151

[David's Psalm on Single Combat with Goliath

1 I was the least among my brethren, and the youngest of my father's house; I have tended my father's sheep.

2 My hands made an organ, my fingers tuned the psalter.

3 And who would declare to my Lord? "The Lord Himself, He Himself, heard me.

4 And he sent his messenger, and took me from my father's sheep, and anointed me with the oil of his anointing.

5 My brethren are beautiful and great, but the Lord did not deign to choose from among them.

6 I went out to meet a stranger, and he cursed me with his idols.

7 But I snatched the sword from him, and beheaded him, and delivered the children of Israel from reproach.]

Proverbs of Solomon

Chapter 1

1 Proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel,

2 to know wisdom and instruction, to understand the utterances of understanding;

3 to learn the rules of prudence, justice, judgment and righteousness;

4 to give wisdom to the simple, knowledge and prudence to the youth;

5 The wise will listen, and will increase knowledge, and the prudent will find wise counsel;

6 To understand the parable, and the intricate speech, the words of the wise men, and their riddles.

7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; [good understanding in all who are led by it; and reverence for God is the beginning of understanding;] fools only despise wisdom and instruction.

8 Hearken, my son, to the instruction of thy father, and do not reject the covenant of thy mother,

9 For it is a beautiful crown for thy head, and an ornament for thy neck.

10 My son! if sinners persuade you, do not consent;