Proverbs 1:7
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
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- Job 28:28 And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.
- Proverbs 9:10 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
- Ecclesiastes 12:13 This is the end of the matter; all hath been heard: Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.