Proverbs 1:7

World English Bible (WEB)

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction. "

About Proverbs

Practical wisdom for daily living, largely from King Solomon.

Old Testament • Book #20

that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to so...

to understand a proverb, and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.

My son, listen to your father's instruction, and do not forsake your mother's teaching:

for they will be a garland to grace your head, and chains around your neck.

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