Proverbs 1:7

New Living Translation

⁷Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 1:7-9

Living Bible

^7-9How does a man become wise? The first step is to trust and reverence the Lord!

Only fools refuse to be taught. Listen to your father and mother. What you learn from them will stand you in good stead; it will gain you many honors.^[a]

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Proverbs 1:7 many honors, literally, “a fair garland and adornment.”

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)

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Footnotes

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 2:1-5

New Living Translation

The Benefits of Wisdom

2 My child,^[a] listen to what I say,
    and treasure my commands.
²Tune your ears to wisdom,
    and concentrate on understanding.
³Cry out for insight,
    and ask for understanding.
⁴Search for them as you would for silver;
    seek them like hidden treasures.
⁵Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord,
    and you will gain knowledge of God.

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2:1 Hebrew My son.

Proverbs 2:1-5

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2 ^1-2Every young man who listens to me and obeys my instructions will be given wisdom and good sense. ^3-5Yes, if you want better insight and discernment, and are searching for them as you would for lost money or hidden treasure, then wisdom will be given you and knowledge of God himself; you will soon learn the importance of reverence for the Lord and of trusting him.

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Proverbs 2:1-5

New International Version

Moral Benefits of Wisdom

2 My son,^(A) if you accept my words
    and store up my commands within you,
²turning your ear to wisdom
    and applying your heart to understanding^(B)—
³indeed, if you call out for insight^(C)
    and cry aloud for understanding,
⁴and if you look for it as for silver
    and search for it as for hidden treasure,^(D)
⁵then you will understand the fear of the Lord
    and find the knowledge of God.^(E)

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Proverbs 3:7-8

New Living Translation

⁷Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom.
Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
⁸Then you will have healing for your body
and strength for your bones.

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Proverbs 3:7-8

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^7-8Don’t be conceited, sure of your own wisdom. Instead, trust and reverence the Lord, and turn your back on evil; when you do that, then you will be given renewed health and vitality.

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Proverbs 3:7-8

New International Version

⁷Do not be wise in your own eyes;^(A)
fear the Lord^(B) and shun evil.^(C)
⁸This will bring health to your body^(D)
and nourishment to your bones.^(E)