Proverbs 9:10–11

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

and qthe knowledge of the Holy One is insight.

11 For by me ryour days will be multiplied,

and years will be added to your life.

Proverbs 9:10–11 — The New International Version (NIV)

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

and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

11 For through wisdom your days will be many,

and years will be added to your life.

Proverbs 9:10–11 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

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

And the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

11 For by me thy days shall be multiplied,

And the years of thy life shall be increased.

Proverbs 9:10–11 — New Living Translation (NLT)

10 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom.

Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.

11 Wisdom will multiply your days

and add years to your life.

Proverbs 9:10–11 — 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.

11 For by me your days will be multiplied,

And years of life will be added to you.

Proverbs 9:10–11 — New Century Version (NCV)

10 “Wisdom begins with respect for the Lord,

and understanding begins with knowing the Holy One.

11 If you live wisely, you will live a long time;

wisdom will add years to your life.

Proverbs 9:10–11 — American Standard Version (ASV)

10 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom;

And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

11 For by me thy days shall be multiplied,

And the years of thy life shall be increased.

Proverbs 9:10–11 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

10 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; and the knowledge of the Holy is intelligence. 11 For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and years of life shall be added to thee.

Proverbs 9:10–11 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

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

The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

11 You will live longer because of me,

and years will be added to your life.

Proverbs 9:10–11 — 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.

11 For by Wisdom your days will be many,

and years will be added to your life.

Proverbs 9:10–11 — 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.

11 For by me your days will be multiplied,

and years will be added to your life.

Proverbs 9:10–11 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

10 The start of wisdom is fear of Yahweh,

and knowledge of the Holy One, insight.

11 For by me your days shall increase,

and years of life shall multiply for you.

Proverbs 9:10–11 — 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.

11 Through me, you will live a long time.

Years will be added to your life.

Proverbs 9:10–11 — 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.

11 For by me your days will be multiplied,

And years of life will be added to you.

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