Verse Comparison: Proverbs 1:7

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American Standard Version
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; `But' the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

Amplified® Bible
The reverent {and} worshipful fear of the Lord is the beginning {and} the principal {and} choice part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence]; but fools despise skillful {and} godly Wisdom, instruction, {and} discipline.

Darby English Version
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge: fools despise wisdom and instruction.

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

Revised Standard Version
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Young's Literal Translation
Fear of Jehovah `is' a beginning of knowledge, Wisdom and instruction fools have despised!

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