Add parallel Print Page Options

Fear of the Lord[a] is the beginning of knowledge;(A)
    fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 1:7 Fear of the Lord: primarily a disposition rather than the emotion of fear; reverential awe and respect toward God combined with obedience to God’s will.

10 The beginning of wisdom is fear of the Lord,
    and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.(A)

Read full chapter

16 The fullness of wisdom is to fear the Lord;
    she inebriates them with her fruits.(A)

Read full chapter