Proverbs 9:10

10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

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Proverbs 9:10 in Other Translations

KJV
10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
ESV
10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
NLT
10 Fear of the LORD is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.
MSG
10 Skilled living gets its start in the Fear-of-God, insight into life from knowing a Holy God.
CSB
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Proverbs 9:10 In-Context

8 Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you.
9 Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.
10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
11 For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.
12 If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.

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Cross References 3

  • 1. Job 28:28; S Proverbs 1:7
  • 2. Psalms 22:3; Proverbs 30:3
  • 3. S Deuteronomy 4:6
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