And He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord —that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.”’
Proverbs 1:7 - Tree of Life Version The fear of Adonai is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: But fools despise wisdom and instruction. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is the beginning and the principal and choice part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence]; but fools despise skillful and godly Wisdom, instruction, and discipline. [Ps. 111:10.] American Standard Version (1901) The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction. Common English Bible Wisdom begins with the fear of the LORD, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Catholic Public Domain Version The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. The foolish despise wisdom as well as doctrine. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Fools despise wisdom and instruction. |
And He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord —that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.”’
The fear of Adonai is the beginning of wisdom. All who follow His precepts have good understanding. His praise endures forever!
“How long will you naïve ones love simplicity, you scoffers delight in scoffing, and you fools hate knowledge?
Whoever avoids correction despises himself, but whoever heeds reproof acquires understanding.
The fear of Adonai is the discipline of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
A fool despises his father’s discipline, but one who accepts reproof is smart.
A fool finds no delight in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
then you will know the fear of Adonai and discover the knowledge of God.
Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will disdain the wisdom of your words.
The fear of Adonai is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
A final word, when all has been heard: Fear God and keep His mitzvot! For this applies to all mankind.
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.
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.’