"For attaining wisdom and discipline;
      for understanding words of insight;
for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life,
      doing what is right and just and fair;
for giving prudence to the simple,
      knowledge and discretion to the young -
let the wise listen and add to their learning,
      and let the discerning get guidance -
for understanding of proverbs and parables,
     the sayings and riddles of the wise."

Proverbs 1: 4 - 6