Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
In context
4 for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young— 5 let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance— 6 for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. 8 Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. 9 They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck. 10 My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 1:7 in the KJV
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 1:7 in the ESV
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.