The fear of the Lord(A) is the beginning of knowledge,
    but fools[a] despise wisdom(B) and instruction.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 1:7 The Hebrew words rendered fool in Proverbs, and often elsewhere in the Old Testament, denote a person who is morally deficient.

10 The fear of the Lord(A) is the beginning of wisdom,
    and knowledge of the Holy One(B) is understanding.(C)

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27 The fear of the Lord adds length to life,(A)
    but the years of the wicked are cut short.(B)

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26 Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress,(A)
    and for their children it will be a refuge.(B)

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