Proverbs 9:10
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
10 The beginning of wisdom is fear of the Lord,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.(A)
Job 28:28
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
28 [a]And to mortals he said:
See: the fear of the Lord is wisdom;
and avoiding evil is understanding.(A)
Psalm 111:10
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
10 [a]The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;(A)
prudent are all who practice it.
His praise endures forever.
Footnotes
- 111:10 The fear of the Lord: reverence for God.
Ben Sira 1:16
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
16 The fullness of wisdom is to fear the Lord;
she inebriates them with her fruits.(A)
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