Proverbs 1:7

Bible in Basic English 1965

The fear of the Lord is the start of knowledge: but the foolish have no use for wisdom and teaching.

Cross References

Job 28:28

And he said to man, Truly the fear of the Lord is wisdom, and to keep from evil is the way to knowledge.

Psalm 111:10

The fear of the Lord is the best part of wisdom: all those who keep his laws are wise: his praise is eternal.

Proverbs 1:22

How long, you simple ones, will foolish things be dear to you? and pride a delight to the haters of authority? how long will the foolish go on hating knowledge?

Proverbs 15:32

He who will not be controlled by training has no respect for his soul, but he who gives ear to teaching will get wisdom.

Proverbs 15:33

The fear of the Lord is the teaching of wisdom; and a low opinion of oneself goes before honour.

Proverbs 15:5

A foolish man puts no value on his father's training; but he who has respect for teaching has good sense.

Proverbs 18:2

A foolish man has no pleasure in good sense, but only to let what is in his heart come to light.

Proverbs 2:5

Then the fear of the Lord will be clear to you, and knowledge of God will be yours.

Proverbs 23:9

Say nothing in the hearing of a foolish man, for he will put no value on the wisdom of your words.

Proverbs 9:10

The fear of the Lord is the start of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One gives a wise mind

Ecclesiastes 12:13

This is the last word. All has been said. Have fear of God and keep his laws; because this is right for every man.

Romans 1:28

And because they had not the mind to keep God in their knowledge, God gave them up to an evil mind, to do those things which are not right;

Deuteronomy 4:6

So keep these laws and do them; for so will your wisdom and good sense be clear in the eyes of the peoples, who hearing all these laws will say, Truly, this great nation is a wise and far-seeing people.