Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the Lord
is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Job 28:28

He said to mankind,
“The fear of the Lord is this: wisdom.
And to turn from evil is understanding.”

Proverbs 9:10

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is: fear God and keep His commands, because this is for all humanity.

Proverbs 15:33

The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches,
and humility comes before honor.


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Psalm 111:10-1

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all who follow His instructions have good insight.
His praise endures forever.

Proverbs 1:22

“How long, foolish ones, will you love ignorance?
How long will you mockers enjoy mocking
and you fools hate knowledge?

Proverbs 1:29-30

Because they hated knowledge,
didn’t choose to fear the Lord,

Proverbs 5:12-13

and you will say, “How I hated discipline,
and how my heart despised correction.

Proverbs 15:5

A fool despises his father’s discipline,
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.

Proverbs 18:2

A fool does not delight in understanding,
but only wants to show off his opinions.

John 3:18-21

Anyone who believes in Him is not condemned, but anyone who does not believe is already condemned, because he has not believed in the name of the One and Only Son of God.

Romans 1:28

And because they did not think it worthwhile to acknowledge God, God delivered them over to a worthless mind to do what is morally wrong.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

General references

Bible References

But

Proverbs 1:22
“How long, foolish ones, will you love ignorance?
How long will you mockers enjoy mocking
and you fools hate knowledge?
Proverbs 5:12
and you will say, “How I hated discipline,
and how my heart despised correction.
Proverbs 15:5
A fool despises his father’s discipline,
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.
Proverbs 18:2
A fool does not delight in understanding,
but only wants to show off his opinions.
John 3:18
Anyone who believes in Him is not condemned, but anyone who does not believe is already condemned, because he has not believed in the name of the One and Only Son of God.
Romans 1:28
And because they did not think it worthwhile to acknowledge God, God delivered them over to a worthless mind to do what is morally wrong.

General references

Deuteronomy 32:28
Israel is a nation lacking sense
with no understanding at all.

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