(A)The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
Fools despise wisdom and instruction.

The Enticement of Sinners

(B)Hear, my son, your father’s instruction
And (C)do not forsake your mother’s teaching;
Indeed, they are a (D)graceful wreath to your head
And [a](E)ornaments about your neck.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 1:9 Lit necklaces

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

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28 “And to man He said, ‘Behold, the (A)fear of the Lord, that is wisdom;
And to depart from evil is understanding.’”

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10 The [a](A)fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
A (B)good understanding have all those who [b]do His commandments;
His (C)praise endures forever.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 111:10 Or reverence for
  2. Psalm 111:10 Lit do them

13 The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: (A)fear God and (B)keep His commandments, because this applies to (C)every person.

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