Proverbs 9:10

The Way of Wisdom

9Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning. 10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 11For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life.

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Berean Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
American Standard Version (1901)
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Bible in Basic English
The fear of the Lord is the start of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One gives a wise mind
Douay-Rheims 1899
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is prudence.
Free Bible Version
Honoring the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; knowledge of the Holy One brings insight.
Geneva Bible 1599
The beginning of wisedome is the feare of the Lord, and the knowledge of holy things, is vnderstanding.
King James (Authorized) Version
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
One Unity Resource Bible
The fear of Adonai is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Translation for Translators
If you want to be wise, you must start by revering Yahweh, and if you know God, the Holy One, you will understand which teachings are wise/true.
Unlocked Literal Bible
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Noah Webster Bible
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
World English Bible
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Young's Literal Translation
The commencement of wisdom [is] the fear of Jehovah, And a knowledge of the Holy Ones [is] understanding.