Modern Translations New International VersionThe fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. New Living Translation Fear of the LORD is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment. English Standard Version The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. Berean Study Bible The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. New American Standard Bible The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. NASB 1995 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. NASB 1977 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Amplified Bible The [reverent] fear of the LORD [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of wisdom [its starting point and its essence], And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding and spiritual insight. Christian Standard Bible “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Holman Christian Standard Bible The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Contemporary English Version Respect and obey the LORD! This is the beginning of wisdom. To have understanding, you must know the Holy God. Good News Translation To be wise you must first have reverence for the LORD. If you know the Holy One, you have understanding. GOD'S WORD® Translation The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. International Standard Version The fear of the LORD is where wisdom begins, and knowing holiness demonstrates understanding. NET Bible The beginning of wisdom is to fear the LORD, and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding. Classic Translations King James BibleThe fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. New King James Version “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. King James 2000 Bible The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. New Heart English Bible The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. World English Bible The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. American King James Version The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. American Standard Version The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. A Faithful Version The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. Darby Bible Translation The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; and the knowledge of the Holy is intelligence. English Revised Version The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Webster's Bible Translation The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. Early Modern Geneva Bible of 1587The beginning of wisedome is the feare of the Lorde, and the knowledge of holy things, is vnderstanding. Bishops' Bible of 1568 The feare of the Lorde is the beginning of wisdome: and the knowledge of holy thinges, is vnderstanding. Coverdale Bible of 1535 The feare of the LORDE is the begynnynge of wysdome, & the knowlege of holy thinges is vnderstondinge. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe commencement of wisdom [is] the fear of YHWH, "" And a knowledge of the Holy Ones [is] understanding. Young's Literal Translation The commencement of wisdom is the fear of Jehovah, And a knowledge of the Holy Ones is understanding. Smith's Literal Translation The beginning of wisdom is the fear of Jehovah, and the knowledge of the holy ones is understanding. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is prudence. Catholic Public Domain Version The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of holiness is prudence. Translations from Aramaic Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedThe beginning of wisdom is the awe of LORD JEHOVAH and the knowledge of the Righteous Ones is understanding; Lamsa Bible The reverence of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; and the knowledge of the righteous is understanding. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the All-holy is understanding. Brenton Septuagint Translation The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the counsel of saints is understanding: for to know the law is the character of a sound mind.     |