'Chief' in the Bible

She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying,

which having no chief, overseer, or ruler,

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.

A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.