Proverbs 1:7

New International Version

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

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 1:7

King James Version

⁷The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

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

¹⁰The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

New International Version (NIV)