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Proverbs 9:10–11

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

and qthe knowledge of the Holy One is insight.

11For by me ryour days will be multiplied,

and years will be added to your life.

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Cross references

  1. pSee ch. 1:7
  2. qch. 30:3
  3. r[ch. 10:27]; See ch. 3:2

In other versions

NIVNew International Version (2011)

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,

and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

For through wisdom your days will be many,

and years will be added to your life.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

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

and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

For by me your days will be many,

and years will be added to your life.

NLTNew Living Translation

Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom.

Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.

Wisdom will multiply your days

and add years to your life.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

The start of wisdom is fear of Yahweh,

and knowledge of the Holy One, insight.

For by me your days shall increase,

and years of life shall multiply for you.

KJV 1900King James Version

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom:

And the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

For by me thy days shall be multiplied,

And the years of thy life shall be increased.