Proverbs 1:7
¶ The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
¶ *The feare of the LORD is ‖the beginning of knowledge: but fooles despise wisedome and instruction.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, the principall part.
- *Cross-referenceIob 28.28. psal. 111.10. prou.9.10.
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- Psalms 111:10–1Rank 2 from verse 7
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- Ecclesiastes 12:13Rank 3 from verse 7
- Proverbs 9:10Rank 4 from verse 7
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- Proverbs 1:22Rank 7 from verse 7
- Proverbs 1:29–30Rank 8 from verse 7
- Romans 1:28Rank 9 from verse 7
28And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
28And euen as they did not like to ‖retaine God in their knowledge, God gaue them ouer to ‖a reprobate minde, to doe those things which are not conuenient:
- Proverbs 15:5Rank 10 from verse 7
- John 3:18–21Rank 11 from verse 7
18¶ He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
19And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
20For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
21But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
18¶ He that beleeueth on him, is not condemned: but hee that beleeueth not, is condemned already, because hee hath not beleeued in the Name of the onely begotten Sonne of God.
19And this is the condemnation, *that light is come into the world, and men loued darknesse rather then light, because their deedes were euill.
20For euery one that doeth euill, hateth the light, neither commeth to the light, lest his deeds should be ‖reproued.
21But hee that doeth trueth, commeth to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
- Proverbs 5:12–13Rank 12 from verse 7
12And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;
13And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!
12And say, How haue I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproofe?
13And haue not obeyed the voyce of my teachers, nor inclined mine eare to them that instructed me?
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Proverbs 1:7
1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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The start, first part, or earliest point in time, order, or action.
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Understanding or awareness gained by knowing; recognition; what is known.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
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Persons lacking wisdom or sound judgment, especially in moral or spiritual conduct.
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To regard with contempt, reject, or esteem lightly.
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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.
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instruction
Teaching or information that directs understanding and conduct; correction, discipline, or an instructive warning.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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1:7¶ The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
1:7¶ *The feare of the LORD is ‖the beginning of knowledge: but fooles despise wisedome and instruction.
Selected passage1:8My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
1:8My sonne, heare the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother.
1:9For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.
1:9For they shall be †an ornament of grace vnto thy head, and chaines about thy necke.