The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility goes before honor.
Proverbs 1:2 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 For learning about wisdom and instruction, for understanding words of insight, Flere versionerKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 To know wisdom and instruction; To perceive the words of understanding; Amplified Bible - Classic Edition That people may know skillful and godly Wisdom and instruction, discern and comprehend the words of understanding and insight, American Standard Version (1901) To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding; Common English Bible Their purpose is to teach wisdom and discipline, to help one understand wise sayings. Catholic Public Domain Version in order to know wisdom and discipline, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version To know wisdom, and instruction: |
The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility goes before honor.
How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
Why should fools have a price in hand to buy wisdom when they have no mind to learn?
Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom for the future.
Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path,
Listen, children, to a father’s instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight,