Proverbs 1:7
World English Bible
7 The fear of Yahweh[a] is the beginning of knowledge;
but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
Footnotes
- 1:7 “Yahweh” is God’s proper Name, sometimes rendered “LORD” (all caps) in other translations.
Proverbs 1:7
New King James Version
7 (A)The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 2:1-5
World English Bible
2 My son, if you will receive my words,
and store up my commandments within you,
2 so as to turn your ear to wisdom,
and apply your heart to understanding;
3 yes, if you call out for discernment,
and lift up your voice for understanding;
4 if you seek her as silver,
and search for her as for hidden treasures:
5 then you will understand the fear of Yahweh,
and find the knowledge of God.[a]
Footnotes
- 2:5 The Hebrew word rendered “God” is “אֱלֹהִ֑ים” (Elohim).
Proverbs 2:1-5
New King James Version
The Value of Wisdom
2 My son, if you receive my words,
And (A)treasure my commands within you,
2 So that you incline your ear to wisdom,
And apply your heart to understanding;
3 Yes, if you cry out for discernment,
And lift up your voice for understanding,
4 (B)If you seek her as silver,
And search for her as for hidden treasures;
5 (C)Then you will understand the fear of the Lord,
And find the knowledge of God.
Proverbs 3:7-8
World English Bible
7 Don’t be wise in your own eyes.
Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil.
8 It will be health to your body,
and nourishment to your bones.
Proverbs 3:7-8
New King James Version
7 Do not be wise in your own (A)eyes;
Fear the Lord and depart from evil.
8 It will be health to your [a]flesh,
And (B)strength[b] to your bones.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:8 Body, lit. navel
- Proverbs 3:8 Lit. drink
Proverbs 8:13
World English Bible
13 The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil.
I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.
Proverbs 8:13
New King James Version
13 (A)The fear of the Lord is to hate evil;
(B)Pride and arrogance and the evil way
And (C)the perverse mouth I hate.
Proverbs 9:10
World English Bible
10 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom.
The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverbs 9:10
New King James Version
10 “The(A) fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverbs 10:27
World English Bible
27 The fear of Yahweh prolongs days,
but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
Proverbs 10:27
New King James Version
Proverbs 14:2
World English Bible
2 He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh,
but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.
Proverbs 14:2
New King James Version
2 He who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord,
(A)But he who is perverse in his ways despises Him.
Proverbs 14:26-27
World English Bible
26 In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress,
and he will be a refuge for his children.
27 The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life,
turning people from the snares of death.
Proverbs 14:26-27
New King James Version
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.
Proverbs 15:16
World English Bible
16 Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh,
than great treasure with trouble.
Proverbs 15:16
New King James Version
16 (A)Better is a little with the fear of the Lord,
Than great treasure with trouble.
Proverbs 15:33
World English Bible
33 The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom.
Before honor is humility.
Proverbs 15:33
New King James Version
Proverbs 16:6
World English Bible
6 By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for.
By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.
Proverbs 16:6
New King James Version
6 (A)In mercy and truth
Atonement is provided for iniquity;
And (B)by the fear of the Lord one departs from evil.
Proverbs 19:23
World English Bible
23 The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment;
he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
Proverbs 19:23
New King James Version
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.
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