Parallel Verses
Amplified
“But to man He said, ‘Behold, the reverential and worshipful fear of the Lord—that is wisdom;
And to depart from evil is understanding.’”
New American Standard Bible
And to depart from evil is understanding.’”
King James Version
And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
Holman Bible
“The fear of the Lord is this: wisdom.
And to turn from evil is understanding.”
International Standard Version
He has commanded mankind: "To fear the Lord that is wisdom; to move away from evil that is understanding.'"
A Conservative Version
And to man he said, Behold, the fear of LORD, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding.
American Standard Version
And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.
Bible in Basic English
And he said to man, Truly the fear of the Lord is wisdom, and to keep from evil is the way to knowledge.
Darby Translation
And unto man he said, Lo, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
Julia Smith Translation
And he will say to man, Behold, the fear of Jehovah, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
King James 2000
And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And to the human beings he said, 'Look, the fear of the Lord [is] wisdom, and to depart from evil [is] understanding.'"
Modern King James verseion
And to man He said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom! And to depart from evil is understanding!
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And unto man he said, 'Behold, to fear the LORD is wisdom: and to forsake evil, is understanding.'"
NET Bible
And he said to mankind, 'The fear of the Lord -- that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"
New Heart English Bible
To man he said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.'"
The Emphasized Bible
And said to the son of earth, Lo! the reverence of the Lord, that, is wisdom, and, to avoid evil, is understanding.
Webster
And to man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
World English Bible
To man he said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.'"
Youngs Literal Translation
And He saith to man: -- 'Lo, fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, And to turn from evil is understanding.'
Themes
divine Call » For worship of God » Wisdom's
Christ » Vine name applied to » Wisdom of
Godly Fear » Described as » Wisdom
God » Wisdom of » Select readings
Understanding » What is understanding
Wisdom » Where wisdom is found
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » The fear of God constitutes
Topics
Interlinear
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 28:28
Prayers for Job 28:28
Verse Info
Context Readings
Job's Discourse On Wisdom
27
Then He saw wisdom and declared it;
He established it and searched it out.
“But to man He said, ‘Behold, the reverential and worshipful fear of the Lord—that is wisdom;
And to depart from evil is understanding.’”
Cross References
Psalm 111:10
The [reverent] fear of the Lord is the beginning (the prerequisite, the absolute essential, the alphabet) of wisdom;
A good understanding and a teachable heart are possessed by all those who do the will of the Lord;
His praise endures forever.
Proverbs 1:7
The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence];
But arrogant
Deuteronomy 4:6
So keep and do them, for that is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples who will hear all these statutes and say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.’
Proverbs 9:10
The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of wisdom [its starting point and its essence],
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding and spiritual insight.
Ecclesiastes 12:13
When all has been heard, the end of the matter is: fear God [worship Him with awe-filled reverence, knowing that He is almighty God] and keep His commandments, for this applies to every person.
Proverbs 3:7
Do not be wise in your own eyes;
Fear the Lord [with reverent awe and obedience] and turn [entirely] away from evil.
Deuteronomy 29:29
“The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things which are revealed and disclosed belong to us and to our children forever, so that we may do all of the words of this law.
Psalm 34:14
Turn away from evil and do good;
Seek peace and pursue it.
Proverbs 8:4-5
“To you, O men, I call,
And my voice is directed to the sons of men.
Proverbs 8:26-32
While He had not yet made the earth and the fields,
Or the first of the dust of the earth.
Proverbs 13:14
The teaching of the wise is a fountain and source of life,
So that one may avoid the snares of death.
Proverbs 16:17
The highway of the upright turns away and departs from evil;
He who guards his way protects his life (soul).
Isaiah 1:16
“Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean;
Get your evil deeds out of My sight.
Stop doing evil,
2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God [which He has laid] stands [sure and unshaken despite attacks], bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord stand apart from wickedness and withdraw from wrongdoing.”
James 3:13-17
Who among you is wise and intelligent? Let him by his good conduct show his [good] deeds with the gentleness and humility of true wisdom.
1 Peter 3:11
“He must turn away from wickedness and do what is right.
He must search for peace [with God, with self, with others] and pursue it eagerly [actively—not merely desiring it].