⁷ The fear of the Lord^(A) is the beginning of knowledge,
    but fools^[a] despise wisdom^(B) and instruction.^(C)

²⁹ since they hated knowledge
    and did not choose to fear the Lord.^(A)

⁷ Do not be wise in your own eyes;^(A)
    fear the Lord^(B) and shun evil.^(C)

¹³ To fear the Lord^(A) is to hate evil;^(B)
    I hate^(C) pride and arrogance,
    evil behavior and perverse speech.

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

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

²⁷ The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,^(A)
    turning a person from the snares of death.^(B)

¹⁶ Better a little with the fear of the Lord
    than great wealth with turmoil.^(A)