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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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American Standard Version
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
Christian Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline.
English Standard Version
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
New American Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
New International Version
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
New King James Version
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
New Living Translation
Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
World English Bible
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.