How to start programming from a novice,layman?

Dear gurus,
I learned something about SQL by installing a database XE, but when it comes to PL/SQL, I lost my mind, I cannot understand even the easist code of a procedureal programming language.
I learned much about SQL but now I think it is time for me to learn something about procedureal programming language.
But i find PL/SQL may not for novice ,
Is there any one fore a starter, ?
Is Java Ok for a beginner?
(Keep in mind this man know nothing about programming at all, he learned some Visual Basic at college, but on every exam he got less than 10 scores(100 for total), and two years past, he got nothing left behind)
Thanks,

Hi Gurus,
Thanks, I cannot just wait and waste time for choose the best entrance.
I have to dig in on a specific language and after a while I will get more clear insights about the road to programming.
My original concern is Application makings with Database, cause first i got some knowledge about SQL and I made some simple-but-easy to use Applications by APEX, then I find if I want to move further and make more better applications I have to learn something about programming. But i find PL/SQL hard to start(or I am too lazy and I need try serveral more times) if you know nothing about programing.
So I choose to learn one, I may make mistake and I may choose a wrong language but anyway i think it is worthy to learn and then find my actual need.
You know, blind dating works , if you got no other choices.
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