Proverbs 1:7
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordThe fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
— Proverbs 1:7, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; Butthe foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Fear of Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> a beginning of knowledge, Wisdom and instruction fools have despised!