Proverbs 1:7

Contemporary English Version 1995

Respect and obey the Lord! This is the beginning of knowledge. Only a fool rejects wisdom and good advice.

Cross References

Job 28:28

God told us, “Wisdom means that you respect me, the Lord, and turn from sin.”

Psalm 111:10

Respect and obey the Lord! This is the first step to wisdom and good sense. God will always be respected.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Everything you were taught can be put into a few words: Respect and obey God! This is what life is all about.

Proverbs 9:10

Respect and obey the Lord! This is the beginning of wisdom. To have understanding, you must know the Holy God.

Proverbs 15:33

Showing respect to the Lord will make you wise, and being humble will bring honor to you.

Proverbs 18:2

Fools have no desire to learn, instead they would rather give their own opinion.

Proverbs 1:22

“How much longer will you enjoy being stupid fools? Won't you ever stop sneering and laughing at knowledge?

Romans 1:28

Since these people refused even to think about God, he let their useless minds rule over them. That's why they do all sorts of indecent things.

Proverbs 15:5

Don't be a fool and disobey your parents. Be smart! Accept correction.

Proverbs 2:5

Then you will understand what it means to respect and to know the Lord God.

Proverbs 15:32

You hurt only yourself by rejecting instruction, but it makes good sense to accept it.

Proverbs 23:9

Don't talk to fools— they will make fun of you.