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Proverbs 1:7
World English Bible

7 The fear of Yahweh[a] is the beginning of knowledge;
    but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

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  1. 1:7 “Yahweh” is God’s proper Name, sometimes rendered “LORD” (all caps) in other translations.
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Proverbs 1:7
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

7 The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is the beginning and the principal and choice part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence]; but fools despise skillful and godly Wisdom, instruction, and discipline.(A)

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