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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 despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 1

7 The fear of the LORD [1] is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 1

7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 1

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

Proverbs 1

7 Knowledge begins with respect for the Lord. But foolish people hate wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 1

7 The [reverent] fear of the LORD [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence]; But arrogant[1] fools despise [skillful and godly] wisdom and instruction and self-discipline.

Proverbs 1

7 The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is the beginning and the principal and choice part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence]; but fools despise skillful and godly Wisdom, instruction, and discipline. ⓑ

Proverbs 1

7 Fear of JEHOVAH [is] a beginning of knowledge, Wisdom and instruction fools have despised!

Proverbs 1

7 Therefore they turned their hearts to the sacrifice of the heathen in offering up their children unto these dumb idols, and hearkened not unto my voice, but endeavored to take away my life by the hand of the priest of Elkenah. The priest of Elkenah was also the priest of Pharaoh.

Proverbs 1

7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.