| The Darby Translation (DBY) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 7 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge: fools despise wisdom and instruction. | 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. |
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