Proverbs 1:7

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

The fear of the  Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Cross References

Job 28:28

He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord #– #that is wisdom. And to turn from evil is understanding.’

Ecclesiastes 12:13

When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: fear God  and keep his commands, because this is for all  humanity.

Proverbs 9:10

‘The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One  is understanding.

Proverbs 15:33

The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches, and humility comes before honour.

Proverbs 18:2

A fool does not delight in understanding, but only wants to show off his opinions.  ,

Proverbs 1:22

‘How long, inexperienced ones, will you love ignorance? How long will you mockers  enjoy mocking and you fools hate knowledge?

Romans 1:28

And because they did not think it worth while to acknowledge God, God delivered them over to a corrupt mind so that they do what is not right.

Proverbs 15:5

A fool despises his father’s discipline, but a person who accepts correction is sensible.

Deuteronomy 4:6

Carefully follow them, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the eyes of the peoples. When they hear about all these statutes, they will say, “This great nation is indeed a wise and understanding people.”

Proverbs 2:5

then you will understand the fear of the  Lord and discover the knowledge of God.

Proverbs 15:32

Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.  ,

Proverbs 23:9

Don’t speak to  a fool, for he will despise the insight of your words.