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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Proverbs 9:10 · WEB

This verse in other languages

ગુજરાતીનીતિવચનો ૯:૧૦
યહોવાહનો ભય એ ડહાપણનો આરંભ છે, પવિત્ર ઈશ્વરની ઓળખાણ એ જ બુદ્ધિની શરૂઆત છે.
हिन्दीनीतिवचन ९:१०
यहोवा का भय मानना बुद्धि का आरम्भ है, और परमपवित्र परमेश्वर को जानना ही समझ है।

In context

8Don’t reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise person, and he will love you.

9Instruct a wise person, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous person, and he will increase in learning.

10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

11For by me your days will be multiplied. The years of your life will be increased.

12If you are wise, you are wise for yourself. If you mock, you alone will bear it.

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