Verse (Click for Chapter) American Standard Version The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction. Berean Study Bible The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Douay-Rheims Bible The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Fools despise wisdom and instruction. English Revised Version The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction. King James Bible The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. World English Bible The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction. Young's Literal Translation Fear of Jehovah is a beginning of knowledge, Wisdom and instruction fools have despised! Proverbs 1:7 Additional Translations ... Links Proverbs 1:7 NIVProverbs 1:7 NLT Proverbs 1:7 ESV Proverbs 1:7 NASB Proverbs 1:7 NKJV Proverbs 1:7 KJV |