Berean Standard Bible
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”
Proverbs 9 contrasts two invitations, one from Lady Wisdom and one from Lady Folly. The verse comes at the center of Wisdom's appeal, explaining where true understanding begins.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
World English Bible (WEB)
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
King James Version (KJV)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
The fear of the Lord is the start of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One gives a wise mind
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
El temor de Jehová es el principio de la sabiduría; y la ciencia de los santos es inteligencia.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Lo primero que hay que hacer para adquirir sabiduría es honrar al Señor; conocer al Santo es tener inteligencia.
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