Proverbs 1:7

God's Word

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

Cross References

Job 28:28

So he told humans, ‘The fear of the Lord is wisdom! To stay away from evil is understanding.’ ”

Psalm 111:10

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Good sense is shown by everyone who follows ⌞God’s guiding principles⌟. His praise continues forever.

Proverbs 1:22

“How long will you gullible people love being so gullible? How long will you mockers find joy in your mocking? How long will you fools hate knowledge?

Proverbs 15:32

Whoever ignores discipline despises himself, but the person who listens to warning gains understanding.

Proverbs 15:33

The fear of the Lord is discipline ⌞leading to⌟ wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

Proverbs 15:5

A stubborn fool despises his father’s discipline, but whoever appreciates a warning shows good sense.

Proverbs 18:2

A fool does not find joy in understanding but only in expressing his own opinion.

Proverbs 2:5

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

Proverbs 23:9

Do not talk directly to a fool, because he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Proverbs 9:10

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

Ecclesiastes 12:13

After having heard it all, this is the conclusion: Fear God, and keep his commands, because this applies to everyone.

Romans 1:28

And because they thought it was worthless to acknowledge God, God allowed their own immoral minds to control them. So they do these indecent things.

Deuteronomy 4:6

Faithfully obey these laws. This will show the people of the world your wisdom and insight. When they hear about all these laws, they will say, “What wise and insightful people there are in this great nation!”