Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.Proverbs 1:7 · WEB
This verse in other languages
- ગુજરાતી — નીતિવચનો ૧:૭
- યહોવાહનો ભય એ ડહાપણનો આરંભ છે. મૂર્ખો ડહાપણને તથા શિક્ષણને ધિક્કારે છે.
- हिन्दी — नीतिवचन १:७
- यहोवा का भय मानना बुद्धि का मूल है ; बुद्धि और शिक्षा को मूर्ख लोग ही तुच्छ जानते हैं।
In context
5that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel;
6to understand a proverb and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.
7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
8My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching;
9for they will be a garland to grace your head, and chains around your neck.
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