Proverbs 1:7

The Beginning of Knowledge

6by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. 7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

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Berean Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
American Standard Version (1901)
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
Bible in Basic English
The fear of the Lord is the start of knowledge: but the foolish have no use for wisdom and teaching.
Douay-Rheims 1899
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Free Bible Version
Honoring the Lord is where true knowledge begins, but fools treat wisdom and good advice with contempt.
Geneva Bible 1599
The feare of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fooles despise wisedome and instruction.
King James (Authorized) Version
¶ The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
One Unity Resource Bible
The fear of Adonai is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
Translation for Translators
If you want to be wise, you must begin by revering Yahweh. Only foolish people despise wisdom and good advice/discipline.
Unlocked Literal Bible
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge— fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Noah Webster Bible
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
World English Bible
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
Young's Literal Translation
Fear of Jehovah [is] a beginning of knowledge, Wisdom and instruction fools have despised!