The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all they that do his commandments: His praise endureth for ever.
This is the end of the matter; all hath been heard: Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor goeth humility.
A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? And scoffers delight them in scoffing, And fools hate knowledge?
And even as they refused to have God in their knowledge, God gave them up unto a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not fitting;
A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples, that shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.
Then shalt thou understand the fear of Jehovah, And find the knowledge of God.
He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
Speak not in the hearing of a fool; For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.