Proverbs 9:10

Modern English Version

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

Cross References

1 Chronicles 28:9

As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your fathers and serve Him with a whole heart and with a willing spirit, for the Lord searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you, but if you forsake Him, He will abandon you forever.

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!

Psalm 34:12

Who is the man who desires life, and loves many days that he may see good?

Proverbs 1:7

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

Proverbs 2:5

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

Proverbs 30:3

I have not learned wisdom, nor have I attained the knowledge of the Holy One.

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.

Matthew 11:27

“All things are delivered to Me by My Father, and no one knows the Son, except the Father. And no one knows the Father, except the Son and he to whom the Son will reveal Him.

John 17:3

This is eternal life: that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.

1 John 5:20

And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true, and we are in Him who is true —His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.