Proverbs 1:7

Introduction to the Theme of the Book

1:7 Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge,

but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 1:29

1:29 Because they hated moral knowledge,

and did not choose to fear the Lord,

Proverbs 2:5-6

2:5 then you will understand how to fear the Lord,

and you will discover knowledge about God.

2:6 For the Lord gives wisdom,

and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 2:10

2:10 For wisdom will enter your heart,

and moral knowledge will be attractive to you.

Proverbs 3:20

3:20 By his knowledge the primordial sea was broken open,

and the clouds drip down dew.

Proverbs 5:2

5:2 in order to safeguard discretion,

and that your lips may guard knowledge.

Proverbs 8:9-10

8:9 All of them are clear to the discerning

and upright to those who find knowledge.

8:10 Receive my instruction rather than silver,

and knowledge rather than choice gold.

Proverbs 8:12

8:12 “I, wisdom, live with prudence,

and I find knowledge and discretion.

Proverbs 10:14

10:14 Those who are wise store up knowledge,

but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.

Proverbs 12:1

12:1 The one who loves discipline loves knowledge,

but the one who hates reproof is stupid.

Proverbs 13:16

13:16 Every shrewd person acts with knowledge,

but a fool displays his folly.

Proverbs 14:18

14:18 The naive inherit folly,

but the shrewd are crowned with knowledge.

Proverbs 15:7

15:7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge,

but not so the heart of fools.

Proverbs 15:14

15:14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge,

but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

Proverbs 19:27

19:27 If you stop listening to instruction, my child,

you will stray from the words of knowledge.

Proverbs 22:12

22:12 The eyes of the Lord guard knowledge,

but he overthrows the words of the faithless person.

Proverbs 22:20

22:20 Have I not written thirty sayings for you,

sayings of counsel and knowledge,

Proverbs 23:12

23:12 Apply your heart to instruction

and your ears to the words of knowledge.

Proverbs 24:4-5

24:4 by knowledge its rooms are filled

with all kinds of precious and pleasing treasures.

24:5 A wise warrior is strong,

and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger;

Proverbs 30:3

30:3 I have not learned wisdom,

nor do I have knowledge of the Holy One.