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The fear of Yahweh[a] is the beginning of knowledge;
    but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

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Footnotes

  1. 1:7 “Yahweh” is God’s proper Name, sometimes rendered “LORD” (all caps) in other translations.

My son, if you will receive my words,
    and store up my commandments within you,
so as to turn your ear to wisdom,
    and apply your heart to understanding;
yes, if you call out for discernment,
    and lift up your voice for understanding;
if you seek her as silver,
    and search for her as for hidden treasures:
then you will understand the fear of Yahweh,
    and find the knowledge of God.[a]

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  1. 2:5 The Hebrew word rendered “God” is “אֱלֹהִ֑ים” (Elohim).

Don’t be wise in your own eyes.
    Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil.
It will be health to your body,
    and nourishment to your bones.

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13 The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil.
    I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.

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10 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom.
    The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

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27 The fear of Yahweh prolongs days,
    but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

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He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh,
    but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.

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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.

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16 Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh,
    than great treasure with trouble.

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33 The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom.
    Before honor is humility.

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By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for.
    By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.

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23 The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment;
    he rests and will not be touched by trouble.

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The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh
    is wealth, honor, and life.

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17 Don’t let your heart envy sinners,
    but rather fear Yahweh all day long.
18 Indeed surely there is a future hope,
    and your hope will not be cut off.

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21 My son, fear Yahweh and the king.
    Don’t join those who are rebellious;

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14 Blessed is the man who always fears;
    but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

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25 The fear of man proves to be a snare,
    but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.

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30 Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain;
    but a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised.

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