Proverbs 1 7
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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FBV Proverbs 1:7Honoring the Lord is where true knowledge begins, but fools treat wisdom and good advice with contempt.
ERV Proverbs 1:7Knowledge begins with fear and respect for the Lord, but stubborn fools hate wisdom and refuse to learn.
EAS Proverbs 1:7If you want to know how to live in a good way, you must first learn to respect the Lord with fear. Fools refuse to listen to wise teaching.