The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge
Proverbs 1:7 — Meaning, Context and Bible Study
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Proverbs 1:7 WEB
7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
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Context
The motto of Proverbs. "The fear of the LORD" means reverent trust and obedience, the starting point of true wisdom; fools despise it.