Proverbs 1:7

Modern English Version

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Cross References

Job 28:28

To man He said: ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.’ ”

Psalm 111:10

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who do His commands. His praise endures forever!

Proverbs 1:22

“How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? And how long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge.

Proverbs 15:32

He who refuses instruction despises his own soul, but he who heeds reproof gains understanding.

Proverbs 15:33

The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor is humility.

Proverbs 15:5

A fool spurns the instruction of his father, but he who heeds reproof is prudent.

Proverbs 18:2

A fool takes no delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.

Proverbs 2:5

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

Proverbs 23:9

Speak not in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Proverbs 9:10

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

Ecclesiastes 12:13

This is the end of the matter; all has been heard. Now fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.

Romans 1:28

And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not proper.

Deuteronomy 4:6

Therefore, keep and do them, for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations which shall hear all these statutes, and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”