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Proverbs 1:7 New International Version | 70 Bible versions Compare

Proverbs 1

7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools[3] despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 1

7 To have knowledge, you must first have reverence for the LORD. Stupid people have no respect for wisdom and refuse to learn.

Proverbs 1

7 Respect and obey the LORD! This is the beginning of knowledge. [1] Only a fool rejects wisdom and good advice.

Proverbs 1

7 The fear of ADONAI is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 1

7 The fear of יהוה is the beginning of knowledge; [1] Fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 1

7 Knowledge begins with fear and respect for the LORD, but stubborn fools hate wisdom and refuse to learn.

Proverbs 1

7 To have knowledge, you must first have reverence for the LORD. Stupid people have no respect for wisdom and refuse to learn.

Proverbs 1

7 Fear of the Lord [5] is the beginning of knowledge; [AB] fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 1

7 The fear of the LORDis the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 1

7 The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of knowledge, [but] fools despise wisdom and chastening.