Proverbs 1:7
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 1:7
International Standard Version
The Major Theme
7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and discipline.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 1:7 Or instruction
Proverbs 2:1-5
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Wisdom’s Worth
2 My son, if you accept my words(A)
and store up my commands within you,
2 listening closely[a] to wisdom
and directing your heart to understanding;
3 furthermore, if you call out to insight
and lift your voice to understanding,
4 if you seek it like silver
and search for it like hidden treasure,(B)
5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord
and discover the knowledge of God.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 2:2 Lit you, stretching out your ear
Proverbs 2:1-5
International Standard Version
The Benefits of Embracing Wisdom
2 My son, if you accept my words,
and treasure my instructions[a]—
2 making your ear attentive to wisdom,
and turning your heart to understanding—
3 if, indeed, you call out for insight
and raise your voice for understanding,
4 if you seek it like silver
and search for it like hidden treasure,
5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord
and learn to know God.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 2:1 Lit. instructions within you
Proverbs 3:7-8
Holman Christian Standard Bible
7 Don’t consider yourself to be wise;(A)
fear the Lord and turn away from evil.(B)
8 This will be healing for your body[a](C)
and strengthening for your bones.(D)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:8 Lit navel
Proverbs 3:7-8
International Standard Version
7 Do not be wise in your own opinion.
Fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
8 This will bring healing to your body,
and refreshment to your bones.
Proverbs 8:13
Holman Christian Standard Bible
13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil.(A)
I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct,
and perverse speech.
Proverbs 8:13
International Standard Version
13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil.
Pride, arrogance, an evil lifestyle,
and perverted speech I despise.
Proverbs 9:10
Holman Christian Standard Bible
10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,(A)
and the knowledge of the Holy One(B) is understanding.
Proverbs 9:10
International Standard Version
10 The fear of the Lord is where wisdom begins,
and knowing holiness[a] demonstrates understanding.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 9:10 Or knowing holy ones
Proverbs 10:27
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:27 Lit Lord adds to days
Proverbs 10:27
International Standard Version
27 Fearing the Lord prolongs life,
but the wicked will not live long.
Proverbs 14:2
Holman Christian Standard Bible
2 Whoever lives with integrity fears the Lord,(A)
but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.(B)
Proverbs 14:2
International Standard Version
2 Someone whose conduct is upright fears the Lord,
but whoever is devious in his ways despises him.
Proverbs 14:26-27
Holman Christian Standard Bible
26 In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence
and his children have a refuge.(A)
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
turning people away from the snares of death.(B)
Proverbs 14:26-27
International Standard Version
26 Rock-solid security is found[a] in the fear of the Lord,
and within it one’s children find refuge.
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
enabling anyone to escape the snares of death.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:26 The Heb. lacks is found
Proverbs 15:16
Holman Christian Standard Bible
16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure with turmoil.(A)
Proverbs 15:16
International Standard Version
On Contentment and Other Good Things of Life
16 Better is a little accompanied by fear of the Lord
than abundant wealth with turmoil.
Proverbs 15:33
Holman Christian Standard Bible
33 The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches,
and humility comes before honor.(A)
Proverbs 15:33
International Standard Version
33 The fear of the Lord teaches wisdom,
and humility precedes honor.
Proverbs 16:6
Holman Christian Standard Bible
6 Wickedness is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness,(A)
and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord.(B)
Proverbs 16:6
International Standard Version
6 Iniquity is atoned for by gracious love and truth,
and through fear of the Lord people[a] turn from evil.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:6 The Heb. lacks people
Proverbs 19:23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:23 Lit will spend the night satisfied
Proverbs 19:23
International Standard Version
23 The fear of the Lord leads[a] to life;
whoever is satisfied with it will rest,
untouched by evil.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:23 The Heb. lacks leads
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