Proverbs · Proverbs 1
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
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The verses immediately either side, within Proverbs 1.
Before
6to understand a proverb and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
After
8My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching;
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