Selah · Bible verse
Proverbs 9:10
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
In context
8Don’t reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you.
9Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
10The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
11For by me your days will be multiplied. The years of your life will be increased.
12If you are wise, you are wise for yourself. If you mock, you alone will bear it.
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In other languages
日本語 · 箴言 9:10 · 口語訳聖書主を恐れることは知恵のもとである、聖なる者を知ることは、悟りである。한국어 · 잠언 9:10 · 개역한글여호와를 경외하는 것이 지혜의 근본이요 거룩하신 자를 아는 것이 명철이니라Español · Proverbios 9:10 · Reina-Valera (1909)El temor de Jehová es el principio de la sabiduría; y la ciencia de los santos es inteligencia.Português · Provérbios 9:10 · Bíblia Livre (2018)O temor ao SENHOR é o princípio da sabedoria; e o conhecimento dos santos é a prudência.
