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