Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. New Living Translation Fear of the LORD is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment. English Standard Version The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. Berean Standard Bible The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. King James Bible The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. New King James Version “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. New American Standard Bible The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. NASB 1995 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. NASB 1977 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Legacy Standard Bible The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Amplified Bible The [reverent] fear of the LORD [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of wisdom [its starting point and its essence], And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding and spiritual insight. Christian Standard Bible “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Holman Christian Standard Bible The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. American Standard Version The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Contemporary English Version Respect and obey the LORD! This is the beginning of wisdom. To have understanding, you must know the Holy God. English Revised Version The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. GOD'S WORD® Translation The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Good News Translation To be wise you must first have reverence for the LORD. If you know the Holy One, you have understanding. International Standard Version The fear of the LORD is where wisdom begins, and knowing holiness demonstrates understanding. Majority Standard Bible The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. NET Bible The beginning of wisdom is to fear the LORD, and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding. New Heart English Bible The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Webster's Bible Translation The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. World English Bible The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe commencement of wisdom [is] the fear of YHWH, "" And a knowledge of the Holy Ones [is] understanding. Young's Literal Translation The commencement of wisdom is the fear of Jehovah, And a knowledge of the Holy Ones is understanding. Smith's Literal Translation The beginning of wisdom is the fear of Jehovah, and the knowledge of the holy ones is understanding. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is prudence. Catholic Public Domain Version The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of holiness is prudence. New American Bible The beginning of wisdom is fear of the LORD, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. New Revised Standard Version The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe reverence of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; and the knowledge of the righteous is understanding. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The beginning of wisdom is the awe of LORD JEHOVAH and the knowledge of the Righteous Ones is understanding; OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the All-holy is understanding. Brenton Septuagint Translation The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the counsel of saints is understanding: for to know the law is the character of a sound mind. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Way of Wisdom…9Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning. 10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 11For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life.… Cross References Job 28:28 And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’” Psalm 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever! Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Proverbs 2:5 then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God. Ecclesiastes 12:13 When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man. Isaiah 11:2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. Isaiah 33:6 He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure. Daniel 2:21 He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children. Micah 6:9 The voice of the LORD calls out to the city (and it is sound wisdom to fear Your name): “Heed the rod and the One who ordained it. Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Luke 1:77 to give to His people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, Luke 11:52 Woe to you experts in the law! For you have taken away the key to knowledge. You yourselves have not entered, and you have hindered those who were entering.” John 17:3 Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent. Romans 11:33 O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! Treasury of Scripture The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. the fear Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Job 28:28 And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding. Psalm 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever. the knowledge Proverbs 2:5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. Proverbs 30:3 I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy. 1 Chronicles 28:9 And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever. Jump to Previous Beginning Commencement Fear Gives Holy Insight Intelligence Mind Ones Start Understanding Wisdom WiseJump to Next Beginning Commencement Fear Gives Holy Insight Intelligence Mind Ones Start Understanding Wisdom WiseProverbs 9 1. The discipline4. and the doctrine of wisdom 13. The custom 16. and error of folly The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom This phrase emphasizes the foundational role that reverence for God plays in acquiring true wisdom. In the biblical context, "fear" refers to a deep respect and awe for God's power and authority, rather than terror. This concept is rooted in the Hebrew understanding of wisdom, which is not merely intellectual but involves living in accordance with God's will. The idea that wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord is echoed in other scriptures, such as Job 28:28 and Psalm 111:10, highlighting its centrality in the biblical worldview. Historically, this reverence was integral to the Israelite identity, setting them apart from surrounding nations that worshipped multiple deities. Theologically, this fear is seen as the starting point for a relationship with God, leading to a life of obedience and moral integrity. and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God in the Hebrew Bible, representing His eternal, self-existent nature and His relationship with His people. 2. The Holy One A title for God, emphasizing His purity, holiness, and separateness from sin and imperfection. 3. Solomon Traditionally considered the author of Proverbs, known for his wisdom and his role as the king of Israel. 4. Israel The nation to whom the Proverbs were originally addressed, representing God's chosen people. 5. Wisdom Literature A genre of biblical writing that includes Proverbs, focusing on practical and moral teachings. Teaching Points The Foundation of WisdomTrue wisdom begins with a reverent fear of the Lord. This fear is not terror but a profound respect and awe for God's majesty and holiness. Understanding Through Relationship Knowledge of the Holy One implies an intimate relationship with God. Understanding comes from knowing God personally and deeply. Holiness and Wisdom The pursuit of holiness is integral to gaining wisdom. As we grow in holiness, we align our lives with God's will, which is the essence of wisdom. Practical Obedience Wisdom is not merely intellectual but practical. It involves living out God's commandments in everyday life. The Role of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in imparting wisdom and understanding. Believers should seek the Spirit's guidance in their pursuit of wisdom.(10) The fear of the Lord . . .--Comp. Isaiah 11:2, where the "spirit of knowledge" and of the "fear of the Lord" is counted as the gift of God. (For the general sense of the passage, see above, on Proverbs 1:7.) Knowledge of the holy--i.e., "the Holy One," as in Proverbs 30:3. Verse 10. - Wisdom returns to the first apothegm and principle of the whole book (Proverbs 1:7). Without the fear of God no teaching is of any avail. The knowledge of the holy is understanding. The word translated "the holy" is קְדשִׁים, a plural of excellence (see on Proverbs 30:3) like Elohim, and equivalent to "the Most Holy One," Jehovah, to which it answers in the first hemistich. God is called "Holy, holy, holy" (Isaiah 6:3), in his threefold nature, and as majestic beyond expression. The only knowledge worth having, and which is of avail for the practical purposes of life, is the knowledge of God (see on Proverbs 2:5). Septuagint, "The counsel of the holy (ἁγίων) is understanding," with the explanatory clause; "for to know the Law is the character of good thought." This occurs again at Proverbs 13:15, though in the Hebrew in neither place.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The fearיִרְאַ֣ת (yir·’aṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3374: Fear, reverence of the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH is the beginning תְּחִלַּ֣ת (tə·ḥil·laṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8462: A commencement, rel, original of wisdom, חָ֭כְמָה (ḥāḵ·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2451: Wisdom and knowledge וְדַ֖עַת (wə·ḏa·‘aṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1847: Knowledge of the Holy One קְדֹשִׁ֣ים (qə·ḏō·šîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 6918: Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary is understanding. בִּינָֽה׃ (bî·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 998: An understanding Links Proverbs 9:10 NIVProverbs 9:10 NLT Proverbs 9:10 ESV Proverbs 9:10 NASB Proverbs 9:10 KJV Proverbs 9:10 BibleApps.com Proverbs 9:10 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 9:10 Chinese Bible Proverbs 9:10 French Bible Proverbs 9:10 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 9:10 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning (Prov. 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