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Proverbs 1:7

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The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

Context

4to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man:
5that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:
6to understand a proverb, and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.
7The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
8My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching:
9for they will be a garland to grace your head, and chains around your neck.
10My son, if sinners entice you, don’t consent.

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