Proverbs 1:7

Word of Yahweh

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Cross References

Job 28:28

And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of Yahweh, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

Psalm 111:10

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.

Proverbs 1:22

How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?

Proverbs 15:32

He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

Proverbs 15:33

The fear of Yahweh is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.

Proverbs 15:5

A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

Proverbs 18:2

A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

Proverbs 2:5

Then shalt thou understand the fear of Yahweh, and find the knowledge of Elohim.

Proverbs 23:9

Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

Proverbs 9:10

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear Elohim, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

Romans 1:28

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

Deuteronomy 4:6

Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.