Proverbs 1:7

New Century Version

Knowledge begins with respect for the Lord, but fools hate wisdom and discipline.

Cross References

Job 28:28

Then he said to humans, ‘The fear of the Lord is wisdom; to stay away from evil is understanding.’ ”

Psalm 111:10

Wisdom begins with respect for the Lord; those who obey his orders have good understanding. He should be praised forever.

Proverbs 1:22

“You fools, how long will you be foolish? How long will you make fun of wisdom and hate knowledge?

Proverbs 15:32

Those who refuse correction hate themselves, but those who accept correction gain understanding.

Proverbs 15:33

Respect for the Lord will teach you wisdom. If you want to be honored, you must be humble.

Proverbs 15:5

Fools reject their parents’ correction, but anyone who accepts correction is wise.

Proverbs 18:2

Fools do not want to understand anything. They only want to tell others what they think.

Proverbs 2:5

Then you will understand respect for the Lord, and you will find that you know God.

Proverbs 23:9

Don’t speak to fools; they will only ignore your wise words.

Proverbs 9:10

“Wisdom begins with respect for the Lord, and understanding begins with knowing the Holy One.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Now, everything has been heard, so I give my final advice: Honor God and obey his commands, because this is all people must do.

Romans 1:28

People did not think it was important to have a true knowledge of God. So God left them and allowed them to have their own worthless thinking and to do things they should not do.

Deuteronomy 4:6

Obey these laws carefully, in order to show the other nations that you have wisdom and understanding. When they hear about these laws, they will say, “This great nation of Israel is wise and understanding.”