The Beginning of Knowledge
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The a proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:
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To know wisdom and instruction,
To perceive the words of understanding,
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To receive the instruction of wisdom,
Justice, judgment, and equity;
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To give prudence to the b simple,
To the young man knowledge and discretion -
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c A wise man will hear and increase learning,
And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,
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To understand a proverb and an enigma,
The words of the wise and their d riddles.
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e The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge,
But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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Cross References
1 Kings 4:32
He spoke three thousand proverbs, and his songs were one thousand and five.
Proverbs 10:1
The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes a glad father, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother.
Proverbs 25:1
These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied:
Ecclesiastes 12:9
And moreover, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yes, he pondered and sought out and set in order many proverbs.
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Cross References
Proverbs 9:4
Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!" As for him who lacks understanding, she says to him.
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Cross References
Proverbs 9:9
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
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Cross References
Numbers 12:8
I speak with him face to face, Even plainly, and not in dark sayings; And he sees the form of the LORD. Why then were you not afraid To speak against My servant Moses?
Psalms 78:2
I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings of old.
Daniel 8:23
And in the latter time of their kingdom, When the transgressors have reached their fullness, A king shall arise, Having fierce features, Who understands sinister schemes.
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Cross References
Job 28:28
And to man He said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, And to depart from evil is understanding.'
Psalms 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever.
Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverbs 15:33
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility.
Ecclesiastes 12:13
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man's all.
New King James Version (NKJV) Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.