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Proverbs 1:7

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7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but foolsa despise wisdom and instruction.
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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

ESV
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

NLT
Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

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