Proverbs 1:7

The Beginning of Knowledge

7 h The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and instruction.

  1. Cross References
    Proverbs 9:10
    The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
    Proverbs 15:33
    The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
    Job 28:28
    And he said to man, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'
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