Proverbs 1:7

The Beginning of Knowledge

⁷ _e The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge,
But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

1. Cross References
   Job 28:28
   And to man He said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, And to depart from evil is understanding.'
   Psalms 111:10
   The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever.
   Proverbs 9:10
   The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
   Proverbs 15:33
   The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility.
   Ecclesiastes 12:13
   Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man's all.