Proverbs 1:7 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 1:7 MSG (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 KJV (King James Version)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7 NCV (New Century Version)
Knowledge begins with respect for the LORD, but fools hate wisdom and discipline.
Proverbs 1:7 ASV (American Standard Version)
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7 NIV (New International Version)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7 NKJV (New King James Version)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7 AMP (Amplified Bible)
¶The [reverent] fear of the LORD [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence]; But arrogant fools despise [skillful and godly] wisdom and instruction and self-discipline. [Ps 111:10]
Proverbs 1:7 NLT (New Living Translation)
Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Proverbs 1:7 TPT (The Passion Translation)
We cross the threshold of true knowledge when we live in obedient devotion to God. Stubborn know-it-alls will never stop to do this, for they scorn true wisdom and knowledge.
Proverbs 1:7 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.