Proverbs 9:10

The fear of the Lord is the start of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One gives a wise mind

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

In Context

9Give teaching to a wise man, and he will become wiser; give training to an upright man, and his learning will be increased.

11For by me your days will be increased, and the years of your life will be long.

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 28:9And you, Solomon my son, get knowledge of the God of your father, and be his servant with a true heart and with a strong desire, for the Lord is the searcher of all hearts, and has knowledge of all the designs of men's thoughts; if you make search for him, he will be near you; but if you are turned away from him, he will give you up for ever.

Psalms 34:12\34:11\Come, children, give attention to me; I will be your teacher in the fear of the Lord.

Proverbs 1:7The fear of the Lord is the start of knowledge: but the foolish have no use for wisdom and teaching.

Proverbs 30:3I have not got wisdom by teaching, so that I might have the knowledge of the Holy One.

Matthew 11:27All things have been given to me by my Father; and no one has knowledge of the Son, but the Father; and no one has knowledge of the Father, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will make it clear.

1 John 5:20And we are certain that the Son of God has come, and has given us a clear vision, so that we may see him who is true, and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 9:2-13

The Invitation of Wisdom. 1 Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars: 2 She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table. 3 She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city, 4 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, 5 Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled. 6 Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding. 7 He that… Read the whole commentary →

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