Proverbs 1:1,7
Proverbs 1:1-6 The Message (MSG)
These are the wise sayings of Solomon, David’s son, Israel’s king— Written down so we’ll know how to live well and right, to understand what life means and where it’s going; A manual for living, for learning what’s right and just and fair; To teach the inexperienced the ropes and give our young people a grasp on reality. There’s something here also for seasoned men and women, still a thing or two for the experienced to learn— Fresh wisdom to probe and penetrate, the rhymes and reasons of wise men and women.
Proverbs 1:7 The Message (MSG)
Start with GOD—the first step in learning is bowing down to GOD; only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom and learning.
Proverbs 1:1 King James Version (KJV)
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel
Proverbs 1:7 King James Version (KJV)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:1 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel
Proverbs 1:7 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:1 New Century Version (NCV)
These are the wise words of Solomon son of David, king of Israel.
Proverbs 1:7 New Century Version (NCV)
Knowledge begins with respect for the LORD, but fools hate wisdom and discipline.
Proverbs 1:1 American Standard Version (ASV)
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel
Proverbs 1:7 American Standard Version (ASV)
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:1 New International Version (NIV)
The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel
Proverbs 1:7 New International Version (NIV)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:1 New King James Version (NKJV)
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel
Proverbs 1:7 New King James Version (NKJV)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:1 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The proverbs (truths obscurely expressed, maxims) of Solomon son of David, king of Israel
Proverbs 1:7 Amplified Bible (AMP)
¶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 1:1 New Living Translation (NLT)
These are the proverbs of Solomon, David’s son, king of Israel.
Proverbs 1:7 New Living Translation (NLT)
Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Proverbs 1:1 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Here are kingdom revelations, words to live by, and words of wisdom given to empower you to reign in life, written as proverbs by Israel’s King Solomon, David’s son.
Proverbs 1:7 The Passion Translation (TPT)
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 1:1 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel
