The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7 · WEBRead the whole chapter →
Where you find this verse
From this verse, the Word reaches
In parallel withJob 28:28
Job's poem reaches the same conclusion after searching the earth, the deep, and the grave.
“To man he said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.’””
The same threadJames 1:5
If anyone lacks wisdom, the instruction is to ask God, who gives liberally and without reproach.
“But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.”
A pattern of1 Kings 3:9
Solomon asked for a listening heart rather than riches, and God gave him both.
“Give your servant therefore an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this your great people?””
That reaches back to this verse
In parallel with (this verse)Job 28:28
Proverbs states the same thesis from the other direction: the fear of Yahweh is where knowledge begins.
“To man he said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.’””