Proverbs 1:7 - Easy To Read Version7 The first thing a person must learn is to respect and obey the Lord—that leads to true wisdom. But evil people hate discipline and true wisdom. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17697 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: But fools despise wisdom and instruction. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition7 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. [Ps. 111:10.] See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)7 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction. See the chapterCommon English Bible7 Wisdom begins with the fear of the LORD, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. The foolish despise wisdom as well as doctrine. See the chapter |