Proverbs 1:7
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
Read Proverbs 1 Compare translations Original words
Cross references
- Job 28:28 To man he said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.’”
- Proverbs 9:10 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
- Ecclesiastes 12:13 This is the end of the matter. All has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.