Proverbs 1:7

New King James Version

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

Cross References

Job 28:28

And 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 commandments. His praise endures forever.

Proverbs 1:22

“How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? For scorners delight in their scorning, And fools hate knowledge.

Proverbs 15:32

He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.

Proverbs 15:33

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

Proverbs 15:5

A fool despises his father’s instruction, But he who receives correction is prudent.

Proverbs 18:2

A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart.

Proverbs 2:5

Then you will understand the fear of the Lord, And find the knowledge of God.

Proverbs 23:9

Do not speak 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

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all.

Romans 1:28

And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting;

Deuteronomy 4:6

Therefore be careful to observe them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples who will hear all these statutes, and say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.’