Proverbs 1:7

New Living Translation

Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Cross References

Job 28:28

And this is what he says to all humanity: ‘The fear of the Lord is true wisdom; to forsake evil is real understanding.’”

Psalm 111:10

Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom. Praise him forever!

Proverbs 1:22

“How long, you simpletons, will you insist on being simpleminded? How long will you mockers relish your mocking? How long will you fools hate knowledge?

Proverbs 15:32

If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.

Proverbs 15:33

Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor.

Proverbs 15:5

Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise.

Proverbs 18:2

Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions.

Proverbs 2:5

Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord, and you will gain knowledge of God.

Proverbs 23:9

Don’t waste your breath on fools, for they will despise the wisest advice.

Proverbs 9:10

Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

That’s the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty.

Romans 1:28

Since they thought it foolish to acknowledge God, he abandoned them to their foolish thinking and let them do things that should never be done.

Deuteronomy 4:6

Obey them completely, and you will display your wisdom and intelligence among the surrounding nations. When they hear all these decrees, they will exclaim, ‘How wise and prudent are the people of this great nation!’