Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Job 28:28

He has commanded mankind: "To fear the Lord that is wisdom; to move away from evil that is understanding.'"

Proverbs 9:10

The fear of the LORD is where wisdom begins, and knowing holiness demonstrates understanding.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Let the conclusion of all of these thoughts be heard: Fear God and obey his commandments, for this is what it means to be human.

Proverbs 15:33

The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom, and humility precedes honor.

Psalm 111:10-1

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; sound understanding belongs to those who practice it. Praise of God endures forever.

Proverbs 1:22

"You naive ones, how long will you love naivety And how long will scoffers delight in scoffing or fools hate knowledge?"

Proverbs 1:29-30

"Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the LORD;

Proverbs 5:12-13

and you will say, "How I hated instruction, and my heart rejected correction!

Proverbs 15:5

A fool rejects his father's instructions, but anyone who respects reproof acts sensibly.

Proverbs 18:2

A fool finds no satisfaction in trying to understand, for he would rather express his own opinion.

John 3:18-21

Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God's unique Son.

Romans 1:28

Furthermore, because they did not think it worthwhile to keep knowing God fully, God delivered them to degraded minds to perform acts that should not be done.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

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Bible References

But

Proverbs 1:22
"You naive ones, how long will you love naivety And how long will scoffers delight in scoffing or fools hate knowledge?"
Proverbs 5:12
and you will say, "How I hated instruction, and my heart rejected correction!
Proverbs 15:5
A fool rejects his father's instructions, but anyone who respects reproof acts sensibly.
Proverbs 18:2
A fool finds no satisfaction in trying to understand, for he would rather express his own opinion.
John 3:18
Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God's unique Son.
Romans 1:28
Furthermore, because they did not think it worthwhile to keep knowing God fully, God delivered them to degraded minds to perform acts that should not be done.

General references

Deuteronomy 32:28
They are a nation devoid of purpose and without insight.

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