King James Version
Read in contextThe fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
All translations
Proverbs 1:7
5 of 5 translations contain this numbered verse.
World English Bible
Read in contextThe fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
American Standard Version
Read in contextThe fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; `But' the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
Young's Literal Translation
Read in contextFear of Jehovah `is' a beginning of knowledge, Wisdom and instruction fools have despised!
Berean Standard Bible
Read in contextThe fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.