^10 (A)The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
A good understanding have all those who do His commandments.
His praise endures forever.

^7 (A)The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

¹⁰ “The^(A) fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

²⁶ In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence,
And His children will have a place of refuge.
^27 (A)The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
To turn one away from the snares of death.

^6 (A)In mercy and truth
Atonement is provided for iniquity;
And ^(B)by the fear of the Lord one departs from evil.

^23 (A)The fear of the Lord leads to life,
And he who has it will abide in satisfaction;
He will not be visited with evil.