7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,

but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;

fools despise wisdom and instruction.

7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

7 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge,

but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,

But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

7 Knowledge begins with respect for the Lord,

but fools hate wisdom and discipline.

7 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge;

But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

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

7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. 

Stubborn fools despise wisdom and discipline. 

7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;

fools despise wisdom and instruction.

7 Fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge;

wisdom and instruction, fools despise.

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

But foolish people hate wisdom and training.

7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;

Fools despise wisdom and instruction.