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

because they hated knowledge, and didn't choose the fear of Yahweh.

then you will understand the fear of Yahweh, and find the knowledge of God.

For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding.

Don't be wise in your own eyes. Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil.

Honor Yahweh with your substance, with the first fruits of all your increase:

My son, don't despise Yahweh's discipline, neither be weary of his reproof:

for whom Yahweh loves, he reproves; even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.

By wisdom Yahweh founded the earth. By understanding, he established the heavens.

for Yahweh will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being taken.

For the perverse is an abomination to Yahweh, but his friendship is with the upright.

Yahweh's curse is in the house of the wicked, but he blesses the habitation of the righteous.

For the ways of man are before the eyes of Yahweh. He examines all his paths.

There are six things which Yahweh hates; yes, seven which are an abomination to him:

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

"Yahweh possessed me in the beginning of his work, before his deeds of old.

For whoever finds me, finds life, and will obtain favor from Yahweh.

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

Yahweh will not allow the soul of the righteous to go hungry, but he thrusts away the desire of the wicked.

Yahweh's blessing brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.

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

The way of Yahweh is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight.

Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.

A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.

Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.

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

In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

Yahweh's eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.

The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh -- how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

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

Yahweh will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow's borders intact.

Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.

Yahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

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

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.

All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but Yahweh weighs the motives.

Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed.

Yahweh has made everything for its own end -- yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.

Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh: they shall certainly not be unpunished.

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

When a man's ways please Yahweh, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

A man's heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.

Honest balances and scales are Yahweh's; all the weights in the bag are his work.

He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.

The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from Yahweh.

The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Yahweh tests the hearts.

He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.

The name of Yahweh is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.

Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh.

The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh.

House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh.

He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him.

There are many plans in a man's heart, but Yahweh's counsel will prevail.

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

Differing weights and differing measures, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.

The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, Yahweh has made even both of them.

Don't say, "I will pay back evil." Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.

Yahweh detests differing weights, and dishonest scales are not pleasing.

A man's steps are from Yahweh; how then can man understand his way?

The spirit of man is Yahweh's lamp, searching all his innermost parts.

The king's heart is in Yahweh's hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires.

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the hearts.

To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice.

There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Yahweh.

The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but victory is with Yahweh.

The rich and the poor have this in common: Yahweh is the maker of them all.

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

The eyes of Yahweh watch over knowledge; but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.

The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit: he who is under Yahweh's wrath will fall into it.

That your trust may be in Yahweh, I teach you today, even you.

for Yahweh will plead their case, and plunder the life of those who plunder them.

Don't let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear Yahweh all the day long.

lest Yahweh see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.

My son, fear Yahweh and the king. Don't join those who are rebellious:

for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and Yahweh will reward you.

Evil men don't understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.

One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.

The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.

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

Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice comes from Yahweh.

lest I be full, deny you, and say, 'Who is Yahweh?' or lest I be poor, and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God.

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