Proverbs 1:7
King James Version (KJV)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Translations
Proverbs 1:7 - Amplified Bible
The reverent {and} worshipful fear of the Lord is the beginning {and} the principal {and} choice part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence]; but fools despise skillful {and} godly Wisdom, instruction, {and} discipline.
Proverbs 1:7 - American Standard Version
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7 - Bible in Basic English
The fear of the Lord is the start of knowledge: but the foolish have no use for wisdom and teaching.
Proverbs 1:7 - Darby Bible
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge: fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7 - English Standard Version
The fear of the
Proverbs 1:7 - King James Version
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7 - La Biblia de las Americas
El temor del SEÑOR es el principio de la sabidurìa;
los necios desprecian la sabidurìa y la instrucciòn.
Proverbs 1:7 - The Message
Start with God—the first step in learning is bowing down to God;
only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom and learning.
Proverbs 1:7 - New American Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy
El temor del (La reverencia al) SEÑOR es el principio de la sabidurìa;
Los necios desprecian la sabidurìa y la instrucciòn.
Proverbs 1:7 - World English Bible
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7 - Young's Living Translation
Fear of Jehovah [is] a beginning of knowledge, Wisdom and instruction fools have despised!
Proverbs 1:7 - Additional Comments
How would most people define wisdom? Common sense, scientific knowledge, philosophical insight, cunning, life experience, practical advice.
What sources do people seek wisdom from? Psychics, formal education, friends, self-help books, horoscopes, meditation, advice columns, religious gurus.
"Wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it".- Doug Larson
Wisdom is the "ability to judge correctly and to follow the best course of action, based on knowledge and understanding" (Lockyer p. 1103).
Wisdom is making decisions as God would:
- Wisdom begins with the fear of God (Prov 9:10).
- James gives a description of wisdom, that it aligns with God's nature - James 3:17.
- We can acquire wisdom by asking God for it in prayer (James 1:5).
Wisdom can be defined as making decisions as God would. What kind of decisions are those? Decisions to propagate God's agenda. Some may deem the decisions made by the greats in monetary systems, scientific circles, or judicial systems as wise, but that is not how God sees it - 1 Cor 1:18-31,
While knowledge is increasing by leaps and bounds in our world, wisdom's voice seems to be rarely heard. That is because the prerequisite for wisdom is knowledge of God (1 Cor 2:2,5,10).
You won't have a proper view of any field of study until you first have a relationship with God, or you will not see things as they truly are.
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