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Proverbs 1:7

hThe fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;

fools despise wisdom and instruction.

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Proverbs 1:7 — The New International Version (NIV)

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,

but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 1:7 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge:

But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 1:7 — New Living Translation (NLT)

Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge,

but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 1:7 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,

But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 1:7 — New Century Version (NCV)

Knowledge begins with respect for the Lord,

but fools hate wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 1:7 — American Standard Version (ASV)

The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge;

But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 1:7 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge: fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 1:7 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. 

Stubborn fools despise wisdom and discipline. 

Proverbs 1:7 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

The fear of the Lord

is the beginning of knowledge;

fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 1:7 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;

fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 1:7 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

Fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge;

wisdom and instruction, fools despise.

Proverbs 1:7 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

If you really want to gain knowledge, you must begin by having respect for the Lord.

But foolish people hate wisdom and training.

Proverbs 1:7 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;

Fools despise wisdom and instruction.


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Proverbs 9:10

10  pThe fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,

and qthe knowledge of the Holy One is insight.

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Proverbs 9:10 — The New International Version (NIV)

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,

and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Proverbs 9:10 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom:

And the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

Proverbs 9:10 — New Living Translation (NLT)

10 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom.

Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.

Proverbs 9:10 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,

And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Proverbs 9:10 — New Century Version (NCV)

10 “Wisdom begins with respect for the Lord,

and understanding begins with knowing the Holy One.

Proverbs 9:10 — American Standard Version (ASV)

10 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom;

And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Proverbs 9:10 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

10 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; and the knowledge of the Holy is intelligence.

Proverbs 9:10 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. 

The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 

Proverbs 9:10 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,

and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Proverbs 9:10 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,

and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.

Proverbs 9:10 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

10 The start of wisdom is fear of Yahweh,

and knowledge of the Holy One, insight.

Proverbs 9:10 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

10 “If you really want to become wise, you must begin by having respect for the Lord.

To know the Holy One is to gain understanding.

Proverbs 9:10 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,

And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.


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