“The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom.The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”
Proverbs 9:10 (WEB)
Context Reading
8Don’t reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you.Reprove a wise person, and he will love you. 9Instruct a wise person, and he will be still wiser.Teach a righteous person, and he will increase in learning. 10The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom.The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 11For by me your days will be multiplied.The years of your life will be increased. 12If you are wise, you are wise for yourself.If you mock, you alone will bear it.