Proverbs 1:7

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 1:7

BSB
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
AKJV
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
CPDV
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. The foolish despise wisdom as well as doctrine.
ERV
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
NHEB
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
SMT
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge: the foolish despised wisdom and instruction.

Commentary for Proverbs 1:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 1:7
Summary
Revering God grounds all genuine knowledge
Event
State wisdom foundation principle
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom