OLD TESTAMENT · VERSE 7

Proverbs 1:7

World English Bible Updated

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge,

but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

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Proverbs 1:7 in context

Proverbs 1:4–10

4

to give prudence to the simple,

knowledge and discretion to the young man—

5

that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning;

that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel;

6

to understand a proverb and parables,

the words and riddles of the wise.

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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge,

but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

8

My son, listen to your father’s instruction,

and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching;

9

for they will be a garland to grace your head,

and chains around your neck.

10

My son, if sinners entice you,

don’t consent.

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Source notes

Notes from World English Bible Updated

  1. When rendered in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS, “LORD” or “GOD” is the translation of God’s Proper Name (Hebrew “יהוה”, usually pronounced Yahweh).

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