Berean Standard Bible
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.”
The opening verses of Proverbs state the book's purpose: to give wisdom, discipline and insight to the simple and the young, and even to the already wise. This verse comes right after that introduction and works like a motto for the whole collection.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
World English Bible (WEB)
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
King James Version (KJV)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; [But] the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
The fear of the Lord is the start of knowledge: but the foolish have no use for wisdom and teaching.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
El principio de la sabiduría es el temor de Jehová: los insensatos desprecian la sabiduría y la enseñanza.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Lo primero que hay que hacer para empezar a ser sabios, es honrar al Señor. Sólo los necios desprecian la sabiduría y la disciplina.
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