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Proverbs 1:6-8
New International Version
Proverbs 1:6-8
New International Version
7 The fear of the Lord(D) is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools[b] despise wisdom(E) and instruction.(F)
Prologue: Exhortations to Embrace Wisdom
Warning Against the Invitation of Sinful Men
Footnotes
- Proverbs 1:6 Or understanding a proverb, namely, a parable, / and the sayings of the wise, their riddles
- Proverbs 1:7 The Hebrew words rendered fool in Proverbs, and often elsewhere in the Old Testament, denote a person who is morally deficient.
Proverbs 1:6-8
King James Version
Proverbs 1:6-8
King James Version
6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
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Proverbs 1:6-8
New King James Version
Proverbs 1:6-8
New King James Version
6 To understand a proverb and an enigma,
The words of the wise and their (A)riddles.
7 (B)The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Shun Evil Counsel
8 (C)My son, hear the instruction of your father,
And do not forsake the law of your mother;
Proverbs 1:6-8
English Standard Version
Proverbs 1:6-8
English Standard Version
7 (C)The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and instruction.
The Enticement of Sinners
8 (D)Hear, my son, your father's instruction,
and forsake not your mother's teaching,
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