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Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. The foolish despise wisdom as well as doctrine
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King James Version

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

English Standard Version

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

New International Version

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