Proverbs 1:7
New Living Translation
7 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Proverbs 1:7
New American Standard Bible
7 (A)The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 2:1-5
New Living Translation
The Benefits of Wisdom
2 My child,[a] listen to what I say,
and treasure my commands.
2 Tune your ears to wisdom,
and concentrate on understanding.
3 Cry out for insight,
and ask for understanding.
4 Search for them as you would for silver;
seek them like hidden treasures.
5 Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord,
and you will gain knowledge of God.
Footnotes
- 2:1 Hebrew My son.
Proverbs 2:1-5
New American Standard Bible
The Pursuit of Wisdom Brings Security
2 My son, if you will (A)receive my words
And (B)treasure my commandments within you,
2 (C)Make your ear attentive to wisdom;
Incline your heart to understanding.
3 For if you cry out for insight,
And [a]raise your voice for understanding;
4 If you seek her as (D)silver
And search for her as for (E)hidden treasures;
5 Then you will understand the (F)fear of the Lord,
And discover the knowledge of God.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 2:3 Lit give
Proverbs 3:7-8
New Living Translation
7 Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom.
Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
8 Then you will have healing for your body
and strength for your bones.
Proverbs 3:7-8
New American Standard Bible
7 (A)Do not be wise in your own eyes;
(B)Fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
8 It will be (C)healing to your [a]body
And (D)refreshment to your bones.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:8 Lit navel
Proverbs 8:13
New Living Translation
13 All who fear the Lord will hate evil.
Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance,
corruption and perverse speech.
Proverbs 8:13
New American Standard Bible
13 The (A)fear of the Lord is to hate evil;
(B)Pride, arrogance, (C)the evil way,
And the (D)perverted mouth, I hate.
Proverbs 9:10
New Living Translation
10 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom.
Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.
Proverbs 9:10
New American Standard Bible
10 The (A)fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverbs 10:27
New Living Translation
27 Fear of the Lord lengthens one’s life,
but the years of the wicked are cut short.
Proverbs 10:27
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:27 Lit days
Proverbs 14:2
New Living Translation
2 Those who follow the right path fear the Lord;
those who take the wrong path despise him.
Proverbs 14:2
New American Standard Bible
2 One who (A)walks in his uprightness fears the Lord,
But one who is (B)devious in his ways despises Him.
Proverbs 14:26-27
New Living Translation
26 Those who fear the Lord are secure;
he will be a refuge for their children.
27 Fear of the Lord is a life-giving fountain;
it offers escape from the snares of death.
Proverbs 14:26-27
New American Standard Bible
26 In [a](A)the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence,
And [b]his children will have refuge.
27 [c]The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
By which one may avoid the snares of death.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:26 Or reverence for
- Proverbs 14:26 Or His
- Proverbs 14:27 Or Reverence for
Proverbs 15:16
New Living Translation
16 Better to have little, with fear for the Lord,
than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.
Proverbs 15:16
New American Standard Bible
16 (A)Better is a little with [a]the fear of the Lord
Than great treasure, and turmoil with [b]the treasure.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:16 Or reverence for
- Proverbs 15:16 Lit it
Proverbs 15:33
New Living Translation
33 Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom;
humility precedes honor.
Proverbs 15:33
New American Standard Bible
33 [a]The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom,
And before honor comes humility.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:33 Or Reverence for
Proverbs 16:6
New Living Translation
6 Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin.
By fearing the Lord, people avoid evil.
Proverbs 16:6
New American Standard Bible
6 By (A)mercy and truth atonement is made for wrongdoing,
And by [a]the (B)fear of the Lord one keeps away from evil.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:6 Or reverence for
Proverbs 19:23
New Living Translation
23 Fear of the Lord leads to life,
bringing security and protection from harm.
Proverbs 19:23
New American Standard Bible
23 [a]The (A)fear of the Lord leads to life,
So that one may sleep (B)satisfied, [b](C)untouched by evil.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:23 Or Reverence for
- Proverbs 19:23 Lit not visited
Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, 2020 by The Lockman Foundation. All rights reserved.
