Proverbs 1:7

Tree of Life Version

The fear of Adonai is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Cross References

Job 28:28

And He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord —that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.”’

Psalm 111:10

The fear of Adonai is the beginning of wisdom. All who follow His precepts have good understanding. His praise endures forever!

Proverbs 1:22

“How long will you naïve ones love simplicity, you scoffers delight in scoffing, and you fools hate knowledge?

Proverbs 15:32

Whoever avoids correction despises himself, but whoever heeds reproof acquires understanding.

Proverbs 15:33

The fear of Adonai is the discipline of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

Proverbs 15:5

A fool despises his father’s discipline, but one who accepts reproof is smart.

Proverbs 18:2

A fool finds no delight in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.

Proverbs 2:5

then you will know the fear of Adonai and discover the knowledge of God.

Proverbs 23:9

Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will disdain the wisdom of your words.

Proverbs 9:10

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

Ecclesiastes 12:13

A final word, when all has been heard: Fear God and keep His mitzvot! For this applies to all mankind.

Romans 1:28

And just as they did not see fit to recognize God, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what is not fitting.

Deuteronomy 4:6

You must keep and do them, for it is your wisdom and understanding in the eyes of the peoples, who will hear all these statutes and say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.’